Serves as an Office Chief within the Applied Manufacturing Division (RM). Leads project responsibility for the planning, value engineering, design engineering, fabrication, acquisition and delivery of parts, components and assemblies of aerospace vehicle models, experimental test equipment, laboratory apparatus and related research facility equipment. Serves as a technical specialist and a key source of information for assigned areas.

Duties

Identifies strategic objectives for the organization; obtains required resources; defines jobs, selects employees, assigns work, and defines technical work requirements and milestones. Leads, determines, and analyzes work requirements within the Branch. Assigns work based on capabilities and experience of individual employees. Oversees the planning and execution of manufacturing and production of flight hardware, ground support equipment, assemblies, and components. Serves as an advisor to manufacturers, engineers, management, related organizations, or contractor personnel, giving authoritative advice relative to design, fabrication, and testing. Serves as a lead engineering technician, delegating work to team members based on their skills, while providing expert guidance, mentorship, spot checks, and advice to them, serving as both a role model and advocate for the team. Communicates with branch leadership and research teams to establish priorities and plans to ensure mission success. Works directly with aerospace engineers and scientists in the design, development, and manufacture of complex projects, such as prototype research flight articles developmental instrumentation, aerospace models and related equipment. Performs a full range of supervisory duties which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees. Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASAs 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.
• Current Federal employees must meet qualifications, time in grade, and 90 days after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.

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-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service: Leading or managing a team of engineer technicians responsible for the fabrication of aerospace and facility hardware; Providing oversight and guidance for clear and defensible program/project/functional budgets (e.g., plans, drawings, etc.) within in a competitive research and development manufacturing environment following the Agency's guidelines; Overseeing or leading technicians on the proper use of Numerically Controlled (N/C) manufacturing 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. 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 Ames Research Center Moffett Blvd Mountain View, CA 94035 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]