Supervisory Electronics Engineer, AST, Electronic Instrumentation Systems
What you'd do
You will serve as the Branch Head for the Test Technologies Branch of the Research Directorate at Langley Research Center.
Major duties
Serves as Branch Head responsible for establishing guidelines and monitoring performance expectations with staff members. Establishes measurable and results-oriented short- and long-term organizational goals and objectives based on the strategic objectives for the branch, directorate, and Center. Provides technical and administrative direction to subordinate employees. Obtains project resources, defines technical work requirements and milestones, evaluates accomplishments, and represents organization and employee work to senior management. Conducts editorial/technical review of research reports, presentations, and other material submitted for publication. Leads workforce planning and appropriate hiring actions to address skills imbalances and succession needs; including activities to ensure well qualified candidates are hired, developed, and promoted. Assists in developing wind-tunnel data products for research and development projects. 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.
What you need to qualify
In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below and have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above. 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-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Developing engineering project plans, resources, and programming plans; Identifying project requirements to evaluate needs and obtain resources; and Leading engineering projects such as development of instrumentation 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.
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