Total 45 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Edwards AFB, California

• Guides or supports the development of computational materials modeling to describe thermal protection materials performance in mission relevant environments and inform on thermal protection materials selection.
• Guides or supports the development of computational materials modeling to describe composite materials performance in mission relevant environments and inform on material architecture selection.
• Coordinates or participates in meetings and briefings, as necessary, develop technical reports as requested by projects.
• Contributes to or leads proposal efforts and interacts for the Agency with private industry and other government entities.
• Assists in identifying areas of focus for future computational materials modeling development programs.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASAs commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• 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.
• Provides support for planning, developing, coordinating, and executing functions of the Protocol office at the NASA Ames Research Center.
• Provides communication and scheduling support and coordination for the Center Directors and members of the Director’s staff.
• Conducts orientation for the visitors in a schedule designed to fit the needs of the visitor and the command.
• Coordinates a variety of special events to include ceremonies, receptions, luncheons, dinners, etc.
• Plans and directs the conduct of visits to Ames Research Center by distinguished visitors including NASA Headquarters, Governmental Officials, VIP foreign national visitors and other notable guests.
• Integrates the efforts of staff offices to perform an orientation for the visitors in a schedule designed to fit the needs of the visitors and Ames Research Center.
• Ensures all support personnel (i.e., drivers, escorts, photographers, details, etc.) are thoroughly briefed and oriented on their respective responsibilities for the visit.
• Creates detailed itineraries for distinguished visitors based upon time and place of arrival, size and significance of the group, background and interests, and length of stay.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity and teamwork.

Multiple positions will be filled at multiple locations. Pay rates and amount of travel required will vary based on duty location. See Requirements section for details.

• Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve : Arco, ID - Two GS-5 positions. Overtime may be required. Government housing may be available. Travel, including backpacking and camping for up to 12 days maybe required.
• Crater Lake National Park : Crater Lake, OR -One GS-6 position, Six GS-5 positions. Government housing may be available.
• Golden Gate National Recreation Area : San Francisco, CA - One GS-6 position. Government housing is available.
• Lassen Volcanic National Park : Mineral, CA - Three GS-5 positions. Government housing may be available.
• Point Reyes National Seashore : Point Reyes Station, CA - One GS-6 position. Evening and shift-work may be required. Government housing may be available.
• Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks: Sequoia National Park, CA - Three GS-5 positions. Overtime may be required. Evening and weekend work may be required. Government housing is available. Travel, including backpacking and camping in rough terrain maybe required.

• Assists in conducting wildlife censuses and surveys and assembles basic on wildlife populations such as sex, habitat use, age structure, seasonal movement and harvest characteristics.
• Collects data on condition of forage, range or streams, and makes preliminary determinations on the nature of the cause of problems noted, such as drought, over-populations, toxins.
• Assists in the development of plans and guidelines on such issues as seasons of recreational use or hunting limits by collecting and compiling the specified data.
• Uses standard statistical methods and procedures in interpreting the field data gathered and applies these findings in preparing reports and correspondence relating to field activities.

• Leads in conducting wildlife censuses and surveys and assembles basic on wildlife populations such as sex, habitat use, age structure, seasonal movement and harvest characteristics.
• Collects data on condition of forage, range or streams, and makes preliminary determinations on the nature of the cause of problems noted, such as drought, over-populations, toxins.
• Assists in the development of plans and guidelines on such issues as seasons of recreational use or hunting limits by collecting and compiling the specified data.
• Uses standard statistical methods and procedures in interpreting the field data gathered and applies these findings in preparing reports and correspondence relating to field activities.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks represent an extraordinary continuum of ecosystems (96% designated wilderness) arrayed along the greatest vertical relief (1,370 to 14,505 feet elevation) of any protected area in the lower 48 states. They are the highest, most rugged reaches of the Sierra Nevada Mountains (including Mount Whitney at 14,500 feet elevation) and feature the world's largest trees - Giant Sequoias. Sequoia National Park is the nation's second oldest national park (established September 25, 1890) and encompasses 404,863 acres. Kings Canyon was established on March 4, 1940 and encompasses 458,847 acres. Both parks provide a wealth of recreational opportunities via 835 miles of trails, wild and scenic rivers, alpine lakes, and caves, along with a full range of overnight lodging prospects to choose from that include 14 campgrounds. For area information visit: https://www.nps.gov/seki/getinvolved/workwithus.htm.

Duties include:

• removes nonnative fish from alpine lakes.
• completes visual encounter surveys for amphibians and reptiles.
• sets, cleans and repairs gill nets.
• electro-fishes in streams.
• conducts fish, amphibian, and reptile surveys.
• collects field data.
• kills nonnative fish; handles dead fish.
• follows detailed protocols.
• records environmental parameters.
• uses topographic maps, compass, and/or global positioning systems (GPS) for navigation.
• provides an overview of the project to park visitors.
• and occasionally assists with research projects.
• manages logistics in preparation for summer fieldwork.
• provides orientation, training, and mentoring for summer field crews.
• oversees and conducts summer field operations.
• manipulates aquatic datasets.
• provides logistic and field support to scientific research studies.
• conducts electronic entry, quality assurance/quality control and summary reporting of field data,
• organizes and maintains field equipment and supplies.

• drafts technical reports summarizing scientific projects.
• compiles drafts of Sierra Nevada aquatic wildlife information for data collection spreadsheets, reports, and correspondence.
• evaluates and interprets the significance of scientific findings.
• analyzes biologic, chemical, and physical data as part of a multidisciplinary aquatic ecology program.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks represent an extraordinary continuum of ecosystems (96% designated wilderness) arrayed along the greatest vertical relief (1,370 to 14,505 feet elevation) of any protected area in the lower 48 states. These parks provide a wealth of recreational opportunities via 835 miles of trails, wild and scenic rivers, alpine lakes, and caves, along with a full range of overnight lodging prospects to choose from that include 14 campgrounds. For detailed area information visit: https://www.nps.gov/seki/getinvolved/workwithus.htm.

GS-04 level:

• removes nonnative fish from alpine lakes;
• completes visual encounter surveys for amphibians and reptiles;
• sets, cleans, and repairs gill nets;
• electro-fishes in streams;
• conducts fish, amphibian, and reptile surveys;
• collects field data;
• kills nonnative fish; handles dead fish;
• follows detailed protocols;
• records environmental parameters: using topographic maps, compass, and/or global positioning systems (GPS) for navigation;
• provides an overview of the project to park visitors.
• occasionally assists with research projects.

• interacts with the public regarding sensitive amphibian, reptile, or fisheries management issues;
• discusses scientific information with peers and public;
• trains other technicians, interns, volunteers, and field observers.

• Provide technical guidance and direction to aircraft engineering technicians and overall technical authority for the assigned research platform.
• Perform modifications, periodic and unscheduled maintenance, and pre- post- and thru- flight activities.
• Troubleshoot multiple aircraft including Global Hawk and ground control station electronic, avionics, instrumentation, science and research instrument components, and associated test equipment.
• Work closely with engineers and or customers to plan, design, install, troubleshoot, repair, and improve complex avionics, instrumentation, and science or research instrument systems.
• Read and interpret aircraft blueprints, technical directives, planning documents, test specifications, technical publications and procedures, and applicable safety manuals.
• Serve as the designated system inspector for assigned research aircraft, conducting thorough inspections in all areas that impact airworthiness and operational safety.
• Support professional engineers in performing experiments, research, and development activities requiring an in-depth knowledge of technical engineering methods, applications, practices, and principles to work on concepts and experimental projects.
• 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.

• Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Employs scientific and analytical techniques to define, quantify, and evaluate the feasibility of assigned projects, studies or problems.
• Reviews and evaluates study projects, proposals, and/or reports for adequacy of methodology, including the use or development of computerized models, ensuring the techniques used are valid and appropriate to the problem or issue identified.
• Serves as a consultant and command level technical expert to senior subject matter specialists and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations.
• Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts.

GS-07

• Performs a variety of tasks in support of projects assigned to higher level analysts.
• Performs special research tasks designed to utilize and enhance knowledge of work processes and techniques, and to afford an opportunity to apply the fundamentals of associated disciplines
• Identifies sources of data and performs data acquisition and reduction.
• Develops reports which summarize accomplishments and results of assignments, and presents findings within own organization.
• Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to remain current in the field and for application to work assignments.

• Plans own work procedures to be applied in support of projects assigned to higher grade operations research analysts.
• Performs general operations research assignments consisting of a series of interrelated tasks or problems screened by a higher grade operations analyst.
• Assists higher grade analysts in finding solutions to problems requiring a variety of data sources and operations research disciplines.
• Develops written summaries and reports to be used by higher level analysts, contractors and/or customers.
• Keeps abreast of emerging techniques and professional developments to remain current in the field and for application to work assignments.

• Perform a full range of laboratory testing to include but not limited to Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, or Blood Bank section.
• Resolve technical problems and ensures remedial actions are taken whenever test results deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Ensure the quality control system is at the appropriate level to properly monitor testing performed by laboratory personnel.
• Evaluate reports by analyzing facts and performing appropriate research and prepares detailed responses.
• Compare new methods or instrumentation with existing ones to determine performance characteristics suitability.
• Perform various tests that may stand alone or in an algorithm of other laboratory testing to diagnosis and assess the prognosis of patients.

• 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.
• Provide expertise in assessing aerospace flight hardware design and qualification requirements as they relate to NASA's overall strategic goals.
• Apply critical inquiry, problem solving, and scientific methodology to complete assessments, make recommendations, or resolve issues involving aerospace flight systems.
• Provide customer insight to the resolution of issues on all aspects of commercial aerospace flight development/operation, including system performance, configuration, component definition, operational capabilities, reliability, safety, etc.
• Generate and apply practical concepts, processes, and systems related to traditional engineering science disciplines and their applicability to aerospace flight systems.
• Integrate unique aerospace flight systems, customer products, and project and/or program elements to satisfy commercial launch vehicle, spacecraft, aircraft, or launch site design and operational requirements.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity and teamwork.

• 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.
• Manage projects, develop test systems, and/or test aerospace materials as a project manager, general/aerospace/electrical engineer, or physical scientist in areas like facility systems, facility and test infrastructures, and space flight hardware.
• Generate and apply theories, principles, practical concepts, processes, and systems related to engineering design, standards, codes, and techniques in support of a variety of Center Infrastructure, Program projects and NASA’s mission.
• Provide oversight of on- and off-site contractors’ performance to ensure contractual obligations are met and government resources are expended in an economical and beneficial manner.
• Oversee the design and execution of complex projects with multiple subsystems, services, capabilities, or products that support NASA functions, programs, or projects.
• Use established criteria and professional judgment to modify or design, construct, and utilize laboratories, facilities, equipment, or processes to support Center program and Agency goals.
• Serve on teams of multi-disciplined, cross-organizational, and complex design, construction, fabrication and testing projects utilizing traditional engineering science disciplines (e.g. mechanical, electrical, materials, industrial, and chemical).
• Perform multiple functions which may include, planning, research, design, development, test and evaluation, cost analyses, program, and project management.
• Handle environments of rapid change, hazardous conditions and competing priorities rationally and quickly.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity and teamwork.

• Performs project management for space and aeronautical systems, vehicles, and/or payloads such as: design and operational requirements definition; hardware/software development; managing testing, safety, integration, certification or operations.
• Develops, tests, evaluates, researches, operates, maintains, remodels, and/or decommissions aircraft and/or spacecraft.
• Investigates phenomena encountered in aerospace flight, monitoring and analyzing unknown or unfamiliar aerospace vehicles, piloting aerospace vehicles, and/or developing aviation safety standards and regulations.
• Performs multiple functions such as planning, research, design, development, test and evaluation, cost analyses, program and project management.
• Monitors contracted work either externally or on-site in the facility of the contractor.
• Works alongside contract aerospace engineers to incorporate new technologies, improve reliability, extend the life of an aerospace vehicle, and/or reduce total ownership costs.
• Conducts specialized studies on flight vehicles, which may include overall and individual major systems components, and additional airborne equipment encompassed in the structure, to ensure their safety, suitability, and effectiveness in operation.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASAs commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Performs project management for space and aeronautical systems, vehicles, and/or payloads such as: design and operational requirements definition; hardware/software development; managing testing, safety, integration, certification or operations.
• Performs multiple functions such as planning, research, design, development, test and evaluation, cost analyses, program and project management.
• Serves as an expert on projects/programs to develop, test, evaluate, research, operate, maintain, remodel, and/or decommission aircraft and/or spacecraft.
• Investigates phenomena encountered in aerospace flight, monitoring and analyzing unknown or unfamiliar aerospace vehicles, piloting aerospace vehicles, and/or developing aviation safety standards and regulations.
• Monitors contracted work either externally or on-site in the facility of the contractor.
• Serves as an expert working alongside contract aerospace engineers to incorporate new technologies, improve reliability, extend the life of an aerospace vehicle, and/or reduce total ownership costs.
• Conducts specialized studies on flight vehicles, which may include overall and individual major systems components, and additional airborne equipment encompassed in the structure, to ensure their safety, suitability, and effectiveness in operation.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASAs commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Advises, administers, or performs professional, scientific, or technical work concerned with engineering or architectural projects, facilities, structures, systems, processes, equipment, devices, material or methods.
• Conducts special studies for NASA Programs/Projects and its partners.
• Engages in professional scientific and engineering work requiring knowledge of the science or art, or both, by which materials, natural resources, and powers are made useful.
• Performs a variety of technical managerial functions typically involving two or more areas of management functions such as resources analysis, technical management systems, technical engineering operations management, configuration management.
• Performs multiple functions alongside other engineers to include planning, design, test and evaluation, cost analyses, program management, project and quality management.
• Performs technical activities supporting the management process whether within the context of a line organization, direction of a contracted effort, or management of grants. Work may involve monitoring contractors supporting NASA projects.
• Fosters 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.

• Conducts special studies for NASA Programs/Projects and its partners.
• Engages in professional scientific and engineering work requiring knowledge of the science or art, or both, by which materials, natural resources, and powers are made useful.
• Performs multiple functions alongside other engineers to include planning, design, test and evaluation, cost analyses, risk management, program management, project and quality management.
• Performs technical activities supporting the management process whether within the context of a line organization, direction of a contracted effort, or management of grants. Work may involve monitoring contractors supporting NASA projects.
• Serves as an authority in areas of technical managerial functions involving two or more areas of management functions such as resources analysis, technical management systems, technical engineering operations management, configuration management.
• Serves as a technical authority advising, administering, or performing professional scientific/technical work concerned with engineering or architectural projects, facilities, structures, systems, processes, equipment, devices, materials, or methods.
• Fosters 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.