As an Engineering Technician with the Aerostructures Branch at Armstrong Flight Research Center's Flight Loads Lab, you will be responsible for supporting, developing, and maintaining the mechanical, electrical, and control systems used for aerostructures testing. You will collaborate with a team of highly skilled engineers and technicians, working on aerospace systems and structures in support of both NASA and national missions.

Duties

Perform professional technical duties related to operational support, modification, updating, testing, checkout, and design of complete mechanical and electrical systems or parts of systems. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, inspect, and analyze physical conditions of equipment, components, and facilities to ensure reliable, operational condition. Fabricate, install, modify, repair, and maintain equipment, components, and facilities to include fixtures for mechanical and thermal tests as well as electrical control systems used in the lab. Develop and implement practical processes for the fabrication and use of facilities, new technology, or equipment for NASA projects. Develop test plans, document test processes/procedures, evaluate test results, and makes necessary design adjustments to achieve desired results. Design and develop experimental research instruments, devices, system components, or facilities for projects. Design and document novel test procedures, evaluate results, and make necessary design adjustments to achieve an operational facility. Prepare engineering evaluation of control equipment such as prototypes of experimental hardware conceived to support ongoing lab requirements. 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.
• 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-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service: Assisting with testing or troubleshooting electrical/mechanical systems using a variety of diagnostic tools or techniques (e.g., analyzing data to identify system faults, resolving issues on-site, applying corrective measures to ensure system integrity, etc.); Participating in system testing and maintenance activities throughout the product lifecycle (i.e., from initial design to testing, integration, and maintenance); Collaborating in a team environment to address challenges and ensure functionality of mechanical or electrical systems. 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 Armstrong Flight Research Center 4800 Lilly Ave Edwards, CA 93523 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]