The Engineering and Technology Directorate, Mission Engineering and Systems Analysis Division, Navigation and Mission Design Branch is seeking a subject matter expert to set direction for and serve as a technical architect of navigation activities in support of Center-Level strategic initiatives.

Duties

Duties described below are at the full-performance level. Duties assigned at a lower grade level will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee. Serve as lead/system architect in designing and managing the development of navigation systems concepts (e.g., next-gen Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)), algorithm research (e.g., advanced filtering techniques), and tool development. Work with project managers, scientists, research engineers, systems engineers, and hardware and software engineers in requirements development and design for navigation. Act as a liaison between the various science communities (e.g., Heliophysics, Planetary Defense, etc.) and the branch in anticipating future needs to support science missions. Stay current on the state-of-the art in navigation and statistical estimation theory, including new measurement models and data reduction techniques. Prototype algorithms and analysis techniques, including specific mathematical models and operational logic associated with navigation simulations and operations. Document performed analysis and algorithms and communicate results in plain language to all stakeholders; write and present research in appropriate venues (e.g., journal articles or conferences).

Requirements

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.
• This position may require a one year trial period.

Qualifications

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 GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Analyzing flight dynamics problems, documenting solutions, or applying orbital mechanics principles to missions; Applying statistical reasoning and data analytic techniques to navigation analyses; and Utilizing existing measurement models such as coherent radiometric tracking data, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data (e.g., Global Positioning System (GPS)), or optical navigation to assess mission navigation accuracy. To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Leading flight dynamics teams to resolve problems, document solutions, or apply orbital mechanics principles to missions; Applying statistical reasoning and developing or using data analytic techniques to navigation analyses; and Developing new and utilizing existing measurement models such as coherent radiometric tracking data, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data (e.g., Global Positioning System (GPS)), or optical navigation to assess mission navigation accuracy. 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.

Education

Basic Education Requirement: You must have successfully completed a bachelor's degree with a major in one of the following:
a) Engineering from a college or university that has ABET accredited engineering programs
b) Physical Science, Mathematics, Life Science or other field of Science
c) Computer Science that included 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of course work in any combination of mathematics, statistics and computer science with at least half of those hours in mathematics and statistics courses that included differential and integral calculus.

If you did not complete a qualifying bachelor's degree, you may be eligible if you have obtained a graduate degree in an AST qualifying field, as listed above.

Degrees in engineering technology are not considered qualifying for this position.

Engineering degrees earned within the United States: Engineering degrees earned within the United States must be from a college or university that has at least one ABET accredited engineering program. To find out if a school has at least one ABET accredited program, please visit http://www.abet.org.

Engineering degrees earned outside the United States: Engineering degrees earned outside the United States must be recognized by a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA), often known as accords. These are non-governmental agreements among organizations that accredit academic degree programs. MRAs recognize the substantial equivalence of mature accreditation systems and programs accredited by signatory organizations within their jurisdictions. For a listing of Signatories, please visit, https://www.abet.org/global-presence/mutual-recognition-agreements/is-your-program-recognized/.

Science and other related degrees earned within the United States: Science and other related degrees must have been awarded from colleges or universities that are accredited by recognized accrediting organizations. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

Science and other related degrees earned outside the United States: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.

Contacts

• Address Goddard Space Flight Center 8800 Greenbelt Rd Greenbelt, MD 20771 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]