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Aerospace Engineer, AST, Aerospace Flight Systems (Direct Hire)

Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Houston, Texas, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jun 2026
💰 $188,573/yr($145,052/yr$188,573/yr)

About the role

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-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Leading mission integration planning and execution activities for complex aerospace programs to establish, prioritize, and implement program level and mission specific requirements aligned with operational objectives; Applying international spaceflight agreements and operational policies to coordinate multi-national partner participation and lead the development and prioritization of mission-specific and cross-mission requirements through formal program decision boards and panels; Communicating technical and managerial information orally and in writing to collaborate with government organizations, aerospace contractors, and international partners in support of mission integration and operations. 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.

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