General Engineer, AST, Technical Management (Direct Hire)

General Engineer, AST, Technical Management (Direct Hire)

Department: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Location(s): Huntsville, Alabama, Kennedy Space Center, Florida

Salary Range: $126711 - $170289 Per Year

Job Summary: Supports the Booster Element Office (BEO) with build-up & integration of Aft Skirt and Forward Assemblies at the Booster Fabrication Facilities (BFF) & overall Booster assembly build-up at the Rotation, Processing & Surge Facility (RPSF) & Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). Encompasses all aspects of flight vehicle systems design, production & operation. Includes management & integration of all technical, schedule, safety, financial, & legal aspects in support of Program requirements & milestones.

Major Duties:

• Serves as a recognized expert/technical advisor to Project/Program management and industry partners with respect to large structures, pyrotechnic/electrical systems, along with protective coatings and Thermal Protection Systems (TPS).
• Leads ad-hoc teams consisting of technicians, engineers, Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA), and support contractors in the design, development, production, integration, test, evaluation, and operations of Booster Structures and Assemblies.
• Ensures engineering design and specifications are adhered to within resource and risk allocations.
• Provides cross-program leadership, enabling resolution of issues concerning design, manufacture, integration and testing of Booster structures and the integration of mechanical, electrical, ordnance and TPS systems into ground/flight systems.
• Serves as primary contact for program reviews to discuss Integrated Assembly and subsystem status, including cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Provides authoritative prime contractor oversight regarding the prime contractor’s overall ability to successfully execute their contracted responsibilities.
• Serves as project authority to develop, review, and recommend proposed project requirements, expected results, and budgetary estimates related to Integrated Hardware/Systems. Analyzes and consolidates project approaches and resource requirements.
• Provides expert guidance to management for strategic planning and program development on integrated hardware, assemblies and interfaces.
• Provides authoritative insight to the Contracting Officer on contractor progress, proposed contract modifications, validity of claims, analysis of proposals, and assessment of contract time extensions.

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 for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Effectively leading or managing a diverse workforce of technicians, engineers, managers, and/or contractor personnel to track delivery of engineering services and work products; Providing technical expertise and recommendations on complex issues related to large-scale structures/facilities and transportation/support equipment or assemblies, and the physical integration of mechanical components, electrical/cabling boxes, ordnance systems, coatings, or Thermal Protection Systems (TPS); Evaluating and integrating pyrotechnic systems and engineering requirements, as applicable to installation, testing, and checkouts; Working with range control in managing ordnance (Flight Termination Systems) handling, delivery, testing, or integration. 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.

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application and have all required information available. We encourage you to provide a complete description of your educational achievements and include both paid and non-paid work in the experience portion of your resume. If you submit a resume that does not contain the required information, you may lose consideration. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: To begin the application process, you will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application process. Once logged in to your account, click on the "Apply" link. Follow the prompts to select your resume (2 pages or fewer) and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. Resumes longer than 2 pages will be rejected by the system. Resumes submitted via other document types will not be forwarded to the hiring manager, nor will they be used in the review of your qualifications. We strongly encourage you to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder when creating your resume. Using the resume builder will help you ensure your resume includes important information related to your qualifications and eligibility for this position. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. During the application process you can review, edit, delete and update your information. We'll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won't lose any changes. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the 'Include Personal Information' section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the vacancy questionnaire which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify all required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. NASA's online application process provides step by step guidance to ensure you provide all needed information. If you are unable to apply online, please contact NSSC-CONTACTCENTER@MAIL.NASA.GOV for assistance. Be advised - application materials faxed, emailed, and/or mailed to Marshall Space Flight Center will not be accepted for this announcement. NASA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact center listed on the job vacancy announcement. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-09