Public Notice - Electronics Technician (Direct Hire)

Positions to be filled are in various organizations at Langley Research Center. NASA may fill positions in any of the following grade levels listed in this announcement (GS-09/10/11/12 levels).

Major duties

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Provide technical input and mentorship to electronics technicians in support of assigned research projects or research article operations.
• Troubleshoot electronic, avionics, instrumentation, science and/or research components using associated test equipment.
• Work closely with engineers and/or customers to plan, design, fabricate, install, troubleshoot, repair, and improve complex avionics, instrumentation, and science or research instrument systems.
• Read and interpret aircraft blueprints, technical directives, planning documents, test specifications, technical publications and procedures, and applicable safety manuals.
• Support professional engineers in performing experiments, research, and development activities requiring an in-depth knowledge of technical engineering methods, applications, practices, and principles to work on concepts and experimental projects.

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. To 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: Performing basic tests or inspections on electrical or electronic equipment using standard test equipment; Assisting with the repair or maintenance of electrical components or wiring under direct supervision. OR b) Completed all requirements for a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related field. OR c) Completed at least 2 full academic years of graduate education in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related field. 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: Identifying discrepancies on aircraft or other equipment using test equipment; Assisting with electrical modifications on aircraft or research equipment. 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: Assisting with troubleshooting discrepancies on equipment or aircraft by utilizing test equipment and interpreting wiring diagrams; Supporting fabrication of electrical modifications on aircraft or research equipment. To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service: Testing, troubleshooting, and/or repairing avionics, electrical, and instrumentation discrepancies on aircraft or other equipment using diagnostic equipment; Fabricating electrical wiring harnesses, components, and/or instrumentation systems for aircraft or research equipment; Supporting engineers in research and development activities requiring application of various engineering methods and principles. 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. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of artificial intelligent (AI) or AI-assisted 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.

Education

(GS-9 Level Only) If you are using education completed in the United States to meet the qualification requirements, your degree must have been awarded from a college or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.