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Public Notice - Engineering Technician (Direct Hire)

Ames Research Center · Posted 1 days ago

Hybrid Moffett Field, CA $75K – $145K Apply by Jun 22, 2026 Engineering Technical ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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About the Role

Positions advertised are in various organizations at Ames Research Center. NASA may fill positions at any grade level listed in this announcement (GS-0802 at the GS-11/12 levels). Lead Engineering Technician positions may be filled from this announcement, grade level and full performance level will be dependent upon position selected for.

What You'll Do

  • 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.
  • Perform technical work activities for assigned systems, labs or facilities supporting facility test operations and test execution to customer requirements at Ames Research Center (ARC).
  • Operate technical systems (mechanical, controls, electrical, photo/video, or instrumentation) as a test team member of facilities such as the Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel, Arc Jet Complex, Vertical Motion Simulator, Future Flight Central, etc.
  • Perform machinist tasks including operating machine tools, fabricating and modifying test hardware, and maintaining precision mechanical components in support of test operations.
  • Support maintenance of the mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems and labs of the experimental facilities under the supervision of team leads and facility engineering staff.
  • Support the development of work documentation and procedures to help execute efficient fabrication, maintenance, and operational tasks.
  • Perform work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams during live operations, test runs, or facility procedures where communication and safety are critical.
  • For lead positions, you will perform a full range of lead duties which includes assigning and evaluating work; and identifying training needs and developing employees.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 514d69e4-2a4b-4755-92c1-dc650259da78

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