Serves as a Computer Engineer, AST, Data Systems with the Facilities Testing Division, Facilities, Test and Center Operations Directorate you will be responsible conception, planning, specification, design, analysis, development, installation, testing, modification, operation, maintenance and use of data handling and computing systems for aerospace, aeronautical, space science and/or earth science vehicles, spacecraft and/or instruments.

Duties

Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels 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 a Data Analysis Subject Matter expert to direct related activities to incorporate new technologies and improve reliability for Control and Data Systems. Provide technical integration of Strategic Plans for DATA Systems like COBRA, DEWESoft and other systems for Measurement and Control. Perform Data System Engineering work which includes conception, planning, specifications, design, analysis, development, installation, testing, modifications, operation, maintenance. Utilize data handling and computing systems for aerospace, aeronautical, space science, and /or earth science vehicles, spacecraft and/or instruments. Coordinate with directorate personnel and oversee the deployment, installation, updates and support of COBRA hardware and software systems to ensure customer requirements are met. Provide support in implementing Data Quality and Data Uncertainty Principles at Glenn Research Center (GRC). Provide support in implementing Configuration Control of Data Systems Documentation. Support equipment and/or experiment systems (involving both the hardware and software), and data systems for acquiring, reducing, computing, and producing data products to meet end-to-end data system needs. Provide support and coordination for troubleshooting of Data Systems and GRC Facilities. 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

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.

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 at the GS-12 level, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Utilizing Control or Data Systems using Electrical or Mechanical Devices, to include, writing software programs using computer language such as C++, Fortran, etc., or a High level Control language using Function Blocks; Designing control or data systems, such as, Controller Input/Output Hardware, Electrical Elementary Design of Motors, Pumps, Switchgear, etc.; Performing data system engineering work which may include analysis, development, installation, test, modifications, operation, maintenance and use of data handling and computing systems for aerospace, aeronautical, space science, and /or earth science vehicles, spacecraft and/or instruments. To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Integrating Control or Data Systems with Electrical or Mechanical Devices, to include, writing complex software programs using computer language such as C++, Fortran, etc., or a High level Control language using Function Blocks; Designing control or data systems and planning their integration with other Systems, such as, Controller Input/Output Hardware, Electrical Elementary Design of Motors, Pumps, Switchgear, etc.; Performing the conception, planning, specifications, analysis, development, installation, test, modifications, operation, maintenance and/or use of data handling and computing systems for aerospace, aeronautical, space science, and /or earth science vehicles, spacecraft and/or instruments. 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

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; and that provided an in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical applications of computer science, including digital computer system architecture and system software organization, the representation and transformation of information structures, and the theoretical models for such representations and transformations.

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://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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

Contacts

• Address Glenn Research Center 21000 Brookpark Rd Cleveland, OH 44135 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]