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Public Notice - Engineering Technician (Direct Hire)
Ames Research Center · Posted 23 days ago
Hybrid Moffett Field, CA $75K – $145K Apply by Jun 22, 2026 Engineering Technical ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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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
Job ID: 514d69e4-2a4b-4755-92c1-dc650259da78
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