Aerospace Engineer, AST, Aerospace Vehicle Design and Mission Analysis (Direct Hire)

Maintains technical expertise in unique or leading-edge atmospherics flight mission analysis capabilities to meet specific mission requirements.

Defines required tools and assesses design requirements, constraints, and limitations of uncertain nature under which aerospace systems and equipment must operate.

Performs systems analysis studies defining mission requirements, flight performance envelopes, configuration designs, flight control system requirements, and flight phase/systems compatibility assessments.

Evaluates advanced systems, architectures, concepts, and technology requirements supporting aerospace vehicle development and mission objectives.

Understands, visualizes, analyzes, designs, and operates aerospace vehicles, including launch vehicles, reentry vehicles, high-speed atmospheric flight vehicles, in-space vehicles, and other spacecraft.

Conducts flight mechanics and vehicle performance analyses of advanced vehicle concepts across all flight regimes and interfaces with multidisciplinary specialists and team leads.

Assesses existing analytical tools and capabilities, identifies gaps, and develops strategies to address those gaps in the near term.

Seeks solutions to complex problems of critical importance to the success of the Agency’s goals, missions, and interests.

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA's unique aerospace work. The specific qualifications and minimum education requirements are further described below and within the education section of the job announcement.

To qualify for the GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Performing flight mechanics analysis of flight vehicles to support mission or engineering requirements; Leading or supporting multidisciplinary teams to assess flight vehicle performance or develop aerospace system concepts; and Preparing or presenting technical reports or analysis findings in support of engineering or mission objectives.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, 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 constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

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