NASA
Flight Sciences Technical Expert (General Engineer)-Direct Hire Authority
NASA, Universal City, Texas, United States, 78148
In this position you will serve as the United States Air Force (USAF) Test Pilot School's (TPS) nationally/internationally recognized technical expert in one of the 4 major phases of the curriculum: Flight Sciences, Mission Systems, Space Sciences, or Test Foundations. Provides world-class leadership, expertise, and guidance throughout the organization.
Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 in the Federal Service. Specialized experiences is a technical expert in one of the 4 major phases of the curriculum: Flight Sciences, Mission Systems, Space Sciences, or Test Foundations. Provides world-class leadership, expertise, guidance throughout the organization in the areas of instructional systems design, curriculum development and execution, organization and staffing, resourcing, training operations and management, and student programming.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of professional instructional systems design principles, techniques, practices, and proceduresExpert professional knowledge of learning theory and psychology of learning including application of learning theories as it relates to systematic design, development, and validation of instructional programsExpert knowledge of advanced technical concepts, principles, and techniques across multiple interrelated and integrated technical and test engineering disciplinesExpert knowledge, skill, and ability to conduct ground and flight instruction of technical theory, modeling and simulation, test planning, test conduct, coordination and supervision, data analysis and evaluation, technical reporting, and administrative aspects of test programs.Desired Skills
PhD in Aero Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Astro Engineering, prior teaching experience and/or simulator experienceGraduate of a military Test Pilot SchoolFlight Test Conductor and/or Test Director experienceActive member of a professional organization such as AIAA, SETP, SFTE, ITEA, etc.Able to meet USAF flying class III physical requirements including the ability to fly ejection seat aircraft.Additional Position Requirements
It is highly desirable for the incumbent to have a PhD in Aero Engineering, Astro Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. It is required to have an MS in Aero Engineering, Astro Engineering, Flight Test Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering OR be a graduate of a military test pilot school. In addition, they need to have at least five years of flight or space test experience as a military or civilian test pilot, space operator, combat system operator, or test engineer.The work of this position exceeds the GS-13 and fully meets the GS-14 level. At the GS-14 level, the employee generates most of their own work and independently plans, organizes, and carries out studies.Flight Physical Required (N/A Space Sciences): Flying duties require exposure to a dynamic and physically demanding flight environment. Incumbent must pass and maintain a Class 3 aviation Service Code (ASC) 9D flight physical (or higher) as directed by AFI 11-402.
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Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 in the Federal Service. Specialized experiences is a technical expert in one of the 4 major phases of the curriculum: Flight Sciences, Mission Systems, Space Sciences, or Test Foundations. Provides world-class leadership, expertise, guidance throughout the organization in the areas of instructional systems design, curriculum development and execution, organization and staffing, resourcing, training operations and management, and student programming.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of professional instructional systems design principles, techniques, practices, and proceduresExpert professional knowledge of learning theory and psychology of learning including application of learning theories as it relates to systematic design, development, and validation of instructional programsExpert knowledge of advanced technical concepts, principles, and techniques across multiple interrelated and integrated technical and test engineering disciplinesExpert knowledge, skill, and ability to conduct ground and flight instruction of technical theory, modeling and simulation, test planning, test conduct, coordination and supervision, data analysis and evaluation, technical reporting, and administrative aspects of test programs.Desired Skills
PhD in Aero Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Astro Engineering, prior teaching experience and/or simulator experienceGraduate of a military Test Pilot SchoolFlight Test Conductor and/or Test Director experienceActive member of a professional organization such as AIAA, SETP, SFTE, ITEA, etc.Able to meet USAF flying class III physical requirements including the ability to fly ejection seat aircraft.Additional Position Requirements
It is highly desirable for the incumbent to have a PhD in Aero Engineering, Astro Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. It is required to have an MS in Aero Engineering, Astro Engineering, Flight Test Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering OR be a graduate of a military test pilot school. In addition, they need to have at least five years of flight or space test experience as a military or civilian test pilot, space operator, combat system operator, or test engineer.The work of this position exceeds the GS-13 and fully meets the GS-14 level. At the GS-14 level, the employee generates most of their own work and independently plans, organizes, and carries out studies.Flight Physical Required (N/A Space Sciences): Flying duties require exposure to a dynamic and physically demanding flight environment. Incumbent must pass and maintain a Class 3 aviation Service Code (ASC) 9D flight physical (or higher) as directed by AFI 11-402.
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