Public Notice - Quality Assurance (Aerospace) (Direct Hire)

Summary Positions advertised are in various organizations at Johnson Space Center or White Sands Test Facility. NASA may fill positions in any of the grade levels listed in this announcement (GS-9/11/12/13). 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.

Define technical work requirements/milestones, evaluate employee accomplishments by accepting or rejecting work products, and present/defend employee work to senior management. Work with Center and Directorate managers, negotiate/obtain resources, and identify strategic objectives for the organization. Support the Center Management Board and participate in special Center-focused working groups as assigned.

Establish quality requirements and oversees/approves procedures for all aircraft launch operations and maintenance activities for a diverse fleet of aircraft types, involving both government and contractor personnel. Develop programs and processes to ensure Center activities are planned, developed, and implemented sufficient to identify, prevent, and correct unsatisfactory conditions or elements that influence the acceptability of the end product.

Monitor production quality control and inspection program implementation. Review production records and performs on-site audits and inspections. Investigate and analyzes adverse quality trends or conditions and initiates corrective action. Assist Directors in identifying and eliminating unsafe conditions. Report safety hazards, potentially hazardous situations, and close calls to supervisors. Serve as technical authority on avionics, mechanical or other aerospace related matters.

Verify products comply with contractual requirements before they are accepted; Recommend or specify appropriate levels of quality control for inclusion in contracts. 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 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.

To be considered for employment, you must submit your complete application by 11:59 PM ET on September 15, 2026 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 level, you must have:a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level: Assisting with quality assurance or operational safety for system fabrication, activation, or operations; Assisting with evaluating compliance with work instructions, standards, codes, and/or policies supporting test activities; Assisting with monitoring materials, equipment, and work processes for conformance to requirements.

OR b) Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 2 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL. B or J.D, if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above To qualif