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Summary The Electronic Systems Branch (ESB) at Langley Research Center is seeking to hire an Electronic Technician responsible for contributing significantly to the development of advanced electronic equipment which uniquely meets the demanding performance requirements for NASA's Aeronautics, Exploration and Science technology flight demonstration and flight projects' needs. Responsibilities Support electronic printed circuit board and electronic system design and development, assembly, integration and test for aerospace flight and research projects. Work with electronic engineers and help develop and implement test plans for the verification and validation, including calibration and characterization of electronic systems. Assist with the deployment of electronic equipment into the field and deployment for ground- based or aircraft missions, as well as deployment to spaceflight platforms. Support metrology management for measuring equipment performance through laboratory, environmental, and aerospace flight testing. Obtain and maintain required certifications, including certifications of soldering (IPC J-STD-001 and Space addendum), cable crimp and harnessing per NASA-STD 8739.4, and polymerics per NASA-STD 8739.1. Mentor junior electronic technicians including Engineering Technician Pathways students and LaRC Technician Apprentices. 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service: Supporting the assembly, integration, or testing of electronics systems, such as power systems, sensors, instruments, data acquisition systems, or aeroshells; Supporting the development of electronic systems for aerospace flight projects; Performing soldering, cable assembly and polymerics. 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. Education Additional Information Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement. If you are a current federal employee, you must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible for this position. To be eligible, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in a position no more than 1 grade lower than the advertised position. (Please submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. If your eligibility for both merit promotion and/or time-in-grade cannot be determined, your application will be rated ineligible.) Note: Time-in-grade requirements also apply to applicants who have held a non-temporary, competitive service GS position in the past year. If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must: - Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility. -Be well qualified for this position to receive consideration. Candidates rated in the 'Best Qualified' category are considered well-qualified. Please see 'How You Will Be Evaluated' for more information. -Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents' For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap. Qualified NASA term employees who have term conversion eligibility (Term Appointments | NASA) under the NASA Flexibility Act of 2004 will be referred and considered equally with other NASA permanent employees under internal competitive placement procedures. This is a bargaining unit position. If additional selections are made, those positions may or may not be in a bargaining unit. To learn more about bargaining units at NASA please click here NASA Unions (Bargaining Units) | NASA.