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Computer Engineer, AST, Software Systems (Direct Hire)

Stennis Space Center
Stennis Space Center, MS Other
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026
As a Computer Engineer in the Office of Test Data and Information Management, an organizational element of the Engineering and Test Directorate, you will be a member of a team of highly skilled engineers responsible for the development and maintenance of software systems, applications, and solutions for a wide range of advanced aerospace data acquisition, control, and data management systems that support propulsion test activities.

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.
are eligible for promotion.

To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:
  • Designing and developing software applications or data management systems using National Instruments Labview and/or Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC) Windchill or PTC ThingWorx platform, such as Windchill InfoEngine, Windchill REST API, or Windchill architecture, configuration, and setup;
  • Performing design work, development, testing and deployment of software applications or relational databases using National Instruments Labview, Java, JavaScript, JavaServer Pages (JSP) or other languages relevant to Windchill customization, and utilizing XML, SQL, and database technologies (e.g., Oracle, MySQL);
  • Applying Agile software development lifecycle or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes using software management tools, and/or integrating systems using Internet of Things (IoT) protocols such as OPC UA, MQTT, and REST APIs.
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 : $106,437

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