You will serve as an equipment specialist assigned to the Experimental Fluids and Environmental Test Branch (ET20) conducting development, experimental, and space flight hardware tests that utilizes unique equipment that is integral to the operations of thermal vacuum and automated and rendezvous test facilities.

Duties

Operate thermal vacuum and automated rendezvous equipment, such as rouging pumps, cryogenic pumps, and automated robotic docking systems, etc. Analyze, interpret, and evaluate performance data to ensure specialized thermal vacuum and automated rendezvous equipment is operating efficiently. Determine or recommend replacement parts, spare parts, tools, etc for use throughout the specialized equipment’s working life. Solve complex technical problems or issues with thermal vacuum and automated rendezvous equipment. Manage an inventory database to track quantities available, end-of-life, calibration, and other applicable data specifically required for specialized equipment use. Liaise, communicate, and advise users and other operators, of the required precision calibration, maintenance, replacement, and upgrade intervals for the specialized thermal vacuum and automated rendezvous equipment. Lead conceptual design and associated requirements development for new equipment to support test facility and mission requirements. Interpret customer requirements to accurately configure existing equipment for use during tests. Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Current Federal employees must meet qualifications, time in grade, and 90 days after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

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. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. Operating, installing, maintaining, and repairing test facility related equipment for thermal vacuum and automated rendezvous equipment; Providing technical oversight and guidance to design and develop the required integrated specialized equipment systems necessary to meet the test objectives, support mission requirements, and maintain a state of test facility operational readiness; and Developing or generating unique / specific detailed procedures and operating instructions for use while performing tests utilizing precision thermal vacuum and automated rendezvous equipment. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Marshall Space Flight Center Marshall Space Flight Ctr Huntsville, AL 35811 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]