Public Notice - Engineering (Direct Hire)

Summary Positions advertised are located in various organizations at Langley Research Center (LaRC) and support engineering activities across a variety of NASA programs, projects, systems, and technologies. NASA may fill positions in the GS-0801, 0803, 0806, 0810, 0830, 0850, 0854, 0855, and 0861 series at the GS-7/9/11/12/13/14/15 grade levels. Duties Help 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. Leads and conducts engineering analysis, design, development, testing, and evaluation of systems, equipment, technologies, or mission capabilities. Develops and evaluates engineering concepts, requirements, designs, models, and technical solutions to address mission needs and engineering challenges.

Plans and coordinates multidisciplinary engineering activities and integrates technical inputs across engineering disciplines, projects, organizations, and stakeholders. Evaluates technical data, test results, designs, and system performance to identify issues, assess risks, and develop engineering recommendations or solutions. Develops and applies engineering standards, technical requirements, methods, procedures, reports, and other documentation supporting engineering projects and programs.

Provides technical guidance and communicates engineering findings, recommendations, risks, and project status to management, project teams, contractors, and other stakeholders. Leads or participates in technical reviews, engineering teams, and collaborative activities with NASA organizations, contractors, partner agencies, and external organizations. For supervisory positions, you will perform a full range of supervisory duties which include assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.

Requirements Help Conditions of employment This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. This position may require a one-year probationary/trial period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. **See Additional Information section** You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements. Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements. If you are placed in a supervisory position, you may be required to serve a 1 year supervisory probationary period.

Duty location will be determined upon selection. This position is not designated as remote; however, may be authorized to perform work from an approved duty location based on mission needs and supervisory approval, consistent with Agency policy. To be considered for employment, you must submit your complete application by 11:59 PM ET on September 15, 2026. 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-07 , you mus