Public Notice - Engineering Technician (Direct Hire)

As an Engineering Technician, you will be an integral member of the team responsible for performing propulsion test activities at Stennis Space Center. Your skills will be highly utilized to fabricate, install, activate and operate technical systems necessary for the successful achievement of the goals of the Center, NASA and our commercial partners. Positions advertised are in various organizations and grade levels at Stennis Space Center.

Qualifications:

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. T o qualify for GS-09 , you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level in the Federal service that includes: Performing fabrication or assembly of mechanical or electrical systems used in test or operational environments; Supporting installation, maintenance, or repair of mechanical or electrical equipment; Performing field activities such as system activation, equipment setup, or troubleshooting with limited supervision. OR b) Completed all requirements for a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in engineering, engineering technology, industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics. OR c) Completed at least 2 full academic years of graduate education in engineering, engineering technology, industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics. OR d) An equivalent combination of experience and graduate education To qualify for GS-10 , you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service: Performing fabrication, installation, or modification of mechanical or electrical systems used in test or operational environments; Troubleshooting equipment or systems to identify issues and take corrective actions; Performing field activities such as system activation, equipment setup, or maintenance with limited supervision. To qualify for GS-11, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 level in the Federal service: Fabricating or modifying technical systems such as piping, tubing, or instrumentation used in test or operational environments; Identifying technical issues during system operation and taking corrective actions to resolve them; Applying required certifications to independently perform installation, maintenance, or operation of technical 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. Promotion Potential The full performance level (FPL) will vary based on the position in which the selectee is placed and does not default to the highest grade advertised.