What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physicist, AST, Electronics of Materials (Direct Hire) position at Marshall Space Flight Center?
In this role, you will support mission critical avionics by selecting, analyzing, qualifying, and troubleshooting Electrical, Electronic, and Electromagnetic (EEE) parts to meet NASA reliability, radiation, derating, and environmental requirements. You will provide detailed technical guidance, evaluate test and screening data, mitigate obsolescence and supply chain risks, and collaborate across programs to ensure compliant, robust, and flight ready hardware performance.
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-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:
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.
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-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:
- Utilizing engineering principles and practices in areas related to electrical, electronic, and/or electromechanical components and systems to support the development and/or operation of critical aerospace systems or aerospace hardware;
- Conducting Electrical, Electronic, and Electromagnetic (EEE) parts engineering, such as parts obsolescence management, part utilization, database creation,component analysis or evaluation, or usage for diverse component families (e.g., hybrids, microcircuits, semiconductors, oscillators, or passive devices); and
- Performing component selection, screening, qualification, and/or derating of EEE Parts for use in aerospace applications and providing technical support to design reviews, material review boards, part manufacturers, or similar.
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.
Salary : $110,847