As an Equipment Specialist with the Manufacturing Applications Branch at Langley Research Center, you will be responsible for the development of hardware and equipment operations as it relates to flight safety analysis. You will also assist with project planning and formulation, conducting studies, and providing advisory services for test articles and equipment.

Duties

Advises in developing production procedures and techniques where intensive knowledge of the equipment is required. Coordinates and schedules high-level meetings and briefings, maintains and, as necessary, develops selected reports to assist senior level staff with the management of tasks and projects. Determines or recommends the requirements for the appropriate parts, tools, and operating instructions to support equipment during tests. Formulates long range plans for developing lines of business, including forecasting upcoming opportunities, potential partnerships, long range planning of projects, and resource requirements for project formulation and proposal development. Oversees the execution of manufacturing and instrumentation of tests requirements for vehicle flight systems, test articles, assemblies, and components. Participates in basic concept and feasibility studies, and designs, develops and tests new or modified equipment prior to release for production to ensure mechanical reliability and safety of the equipment. Participates in functions related to wind tunnel, optical, metrology, test article and flight equipment pre-production, production, usage and disposal. Performs advisory services related to design, test, produce, supply, operate, repair, and dispose of test articles and equipment. Fosters 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

• 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.
• This position may require a one-year trial period.

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. Participating in designing and developing tools, trajectory modeling and/or test articles and methods to perform flight safety analysis; Utilizing principles, concepts, and practices involving equipment, facility, or service operations to perform assignments using equipment and to enhance equipment maintenance; Working with equipment, processes and materials used in metals instrumentation such as braze alloys and solders, non-metallic materials and their characteristics, strength and cure possesses, adhesives, heat treatment, machinability, or surface finishes. 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. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Langley Research Center 1 NASA Dr Hampton, VA 23666 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]