DUTIES DESCRIBED BELOW ARE AT THE HIGHEST GRADE AD

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.
• Conduct specialized engineering studies on flight vehicle hardware or software, including major systems components and additional airborne equipment encompassed in the structure to ensure their safety, reliability, and effectiveness in operation.
• Develop, test, evaluate, research, operate, maintain, remodel, and decommission aircraft and/or spacecraft.
• Plan and perform detailed assessments of hazard reports, Computer-Based Control Systems, and safety data packages for assigned hardware or software systems/elements. Determine compliance with engineering design and operations safety requirements.
• Understand, visualize, analyze, design, and operate aerospace vehicles and structures operating within, above, and beyond the earth's atmosphere.
• Perform multiple functions which may include: planning, research, design, development, test and evaluation, cost analyses, program and project management.
• Advise on, coordinate, monitor, maintain surveillance over, and/or perform duties concerned with the Safety, Reliability, and Quality Assurance program for hardware or software systems in aerospace and aeronautical engineering programs.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.