General Engineer, AST, Flight Systems Operations (Direct Hire)

Summary This vacancy is aimed at insourcing critical technical leadership skills. Roles may include being the technical expert for real‑time mission operations in the Mission Control Center, mission systems development, testing, and integration, training and simulation, analysis, and other mission support functions essential to human spaceflight. Responsibilities Perform long‑term technical strategic planning and integration. Develop consistent approaches on areas where performance limits are being approached and capture knowledge and lessons learned that could be applied in other programs. Provide recommendations to the leadership team on areas of opportunity and long‑range projection of resource needs for technical issue resolution, testing, and operations product management. Develop mission, spacecraft, on‑board systems, and/or training requirements necessary to ensure compatibility between mission objectives, vehicle capabilities, crew safety, and mission success. Manage the cumulative effect of operational workarounds and use‑as‑is decisions for design and manufacturing issues and associated risks. Coordinate and lead integration activities across multiple stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission objectives, policies, and Directorate priorities. Develop and deliver technical briefings, reports, and recommendations to leadership supporting informed decision‑making for real‑time flight control of human space flight missions, ensuring internal products and processes are consistent between programs. Requirements This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. May require a one‑year probationary period; if selected the requirement to serve such a period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and travel requirements may differ and be required based on duty location, Directorate, Division, or Branch requirements. Subject to pre‑employment background investigation or higher‑level clearance; investigation/clearance may differ and be required based on duty location, Directorate, Division, or Branch requirements. Requires the ability to successfully obtain and maintain a Flight Controller Physical. Qualifications In addition to the Basic Education Requirement, to qualify for this position you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑13 level. Specialized experience means the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position within the field of activity. Developing and refining flight operations concepts necessary to accomplish mission objectives. Developing or refining system requirements, technical solutions, or business processes to improve system functionality and organizational effectiveness for space mission operations. Collaborating across organizations such as operations, engineering, safety, Program office, or commercial and international partners to evaluate operations concepts, technical needs, implement technical solutions, and recommend improvements based on performance trends or operational requirements. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative in your own words of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement, or other reference material constitute plagiarism and may result in disqualification and loss of consideration. Basic Education Requirement Must have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree with a major in one of the following: Engineering from a college or university that has ABET‑accredited engineering programs. Physical Science, Mathematics, Life Science or other fields of science. Social science, medical, or other fields directly related to the duties of the position. Graduates without a qualifying bachelor’s degree may be eligible if they have obtained a graduate degree in an AST qualifying field, as listed above. Degrees in engineering technology are not considered qualifying for this position. Additional Information Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit. Probationary Period May be required to serve a one‑year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. You must meet performance and conduct expectations. Consider the needs and interests of the agency, and whether continued employment advances organizational or government goals. Consider whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the federal service. Upon completion, employment will be terminated unless certification in writing is obtained that your continued employment advances the public interest. #J-18808-Ljbffr NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration