Job Title: NASA's Pathways Intern Employment Program (Research Engineering)<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/348064900> https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/348064900 Department: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Agency: Langley Research Center Job Announcement Number: LA13P0043<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/348064900> SALARY RANGE: $57,408.00 to $89,450.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, July 25, 2013 to Thursday, August 01, 2013 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0899-11/12 POSITION INFORMATION: Multiple Schedules - Internships PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12 DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location: Hampton, VA WHO MAY APPLY: Current students enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a qualifying institution pursuing a PhD degree in an appropriate field of Engineering (*Please see list of degrees in Education Requirements Section). JOB SUMMARY: NASA, the world's leader in space and aeronautics is always seeking outstanding scientists, engineers, and other talented professionals to carry forward the great discovery process that its mission demands. Creativity - Ambition - Teamwork - A sense of Daring - and a Probing Mind - That's what it takes to join NASA, one of the best places to work in the Federal Government. NASA Langley Research Center, founded in 1917, is the nation's first civilian aeronautical research facility and NASA's original field center. To this day, NASA Langley researchers carry on the legacy of their pioneering predecessors. Whether it's testing airbags for space capsule landings, developing technologies to allow aircraft to fly at supersonic and hypersonic speeds or studying earth's atmosphere to better understanding global climate change, NASA Langley remains on the leading edge and it has since 1917. Positions will be filled under the NASA Pathways Intern Employment Program (IEP). This program provides students in qualifying educational institutions with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while completing their education. *Relocation expenses will not be paid. *This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the close date. Appointment Requirements: GS-11 starting salary: $57,408 (Accepted into a Doctoral Program) GS-12 starting salary: $68,809 (Completion of 1 year of Doctoral Program) DUTIES: Serves as a NASA's Pathways Intern Employment (IEP) Program student located in the Research Directorate. Participant completes assigned duties, tasks, readings, and developmental activities specified in the program. Develops computational damage mechanics analysis for study of damage in structural materials. Supports development of computational methods needed to predict damage onset and growth, fracture, static strength and life of advanced engineering materials, including one or more of the following: metallic, composite and/or hybrid materials. Develops and implements methodologies that exploit state-of-the-art computer languages, architectures and infrastructures. Conducts analytical and computational investigations into fatigue and fracture response of materials and structures subjected to static, cyclic and impact loads under representative environments. Integrates computational results with relevant experimental results and findings. Develops methods to manipulate and visualize large data sets that result from analyses and/or experimental testing. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: NASA Pathways candidates will meet the qualification requirements below: 1) Must be a U.S. citizen 2) Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time or half-time student into an accredited college or university in a degree seeking program. 3) Currently has and maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.9 or higher on a scale of 4.0. 4) If selected, must sign Student Pathways Program Agreement and provide official transcript at the end of each academic term. 5) Must be able to complete 640 hours of work experience prior to or concurrently upon completing degree course work requirements. 6) Must have at least one year of academic study remaining toward completion of current academic degree. Appointment Requirements: GS-11: Accepted into a Doctoral Program. GS-12: Completion of 1 year of a Doctoral Program. NASA Pathways candidates will meet the qualification requirements consistent with NASA and the OPM qualification standards applicable to the position being filled. Candidates will be required to meet NASA's Aerospace Technology (AST) qualification standards for the position(s) for which they are applying. This position has a Selective Placement Factor (screen-out) which will also be used to determine minimum qualifications for this position. Applicants not possessing this Selective Placement Factor will be found ineligible for this position. The Selective Placement Factor is either accepted for enrollment or are currently enrolled and seeking a PhD in the following: Engineering Science and Mechanics, Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Mechanics, Engineering Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or other appropriate engineering field. Degrees in engineering technology are not considered to be qualifying for this position. Ideal candidates should have coursework in the following: Finite Element Method, Fracture Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials, Computer related courses, Mechanics of Composite Materials, Nonlinear Mechanics, Elasticity, Plasticity, Plates and Shells. ========== Job Title: NASA's Pathways Intern Employment Program (Research Engineering)<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/348020200> https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/348020200 Department: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Agency: Langley Research Center Job Announcement Number: LA13P0042<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/348020200> SALARY RANGE: $57,408.00 to $74,628.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, July 25, 2013 to Thursday, August 01, 2013 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0899-11 POSITION INFORMATION: Multiple Schedules - Internships PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12 DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location: Hampton, VA WHO MAY APPLY: Current students enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a qualifying institution pursuing a PhD degree in the following: - Mechanical Engineering - Materials Engineering - Materials Science DUTIES: Serves as a NASA's Pathways Intern Employment (IEP) Program student located in the Research Directorate. Participant completes assigned duties, tasks, readings, and developmental activities specified in the program. Provides support and assists in developing, implementing, and/or administering engineering program and/or project activities. Provides support to more senior Engineers/specialists in establishing innovative methods to use emerging materials systems such as nanotubes and nanosheets in the design and fabrication of multifunctional aerospace structures. Scope of the work will include materials processing, development of fabrication technology, and performance evaluation. Supports development of concepts in advanced technologies and equipment design, new experimental techniques, special diagnostic equipment and novel processing and analytical procedures. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: NASA Pathways candidates will meet the qualification requirements below: 1) Must be a U.S. citizen 2) Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time or half-time student into an accredited college or university in a degree seeking program. 3) Currently has and maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.9 or higher on a scale of 4.0. 4) If selected, must sign Student Pathways Program Agreement and provide official transcript at the end of each academic term. 5) Must be able to complete 640 hours of work experience prior to or concurrently upon completing degree course work requirements. 6) Must have at least one year of academic study remaining toward completion of current academic degree. Appointment Requirements: GS-11: Accepted into a Doctoral Program. NASA Pathways candidates will meet the qualification requirements consistent with NASA and the OPM qualification standards applicable to the position being filled. Candidates will be required to meet NASA's Aerospace Technology (AST) qualification standards for the position(s) for which they are applying. This position has a Selective Placement Factor (screen-out) which will also be used to determine minimum qualifications for this position. Applicants not possessing this Selective Placement Factor will be found ineligible for this position. The Selective Placement Factor is either accepted for enrollment or are currently enrolled and seeking a PhD degree in the following: - Mechanical Engineering - Materials Engineering - Materials Science Ideal candidates should have the following coursework: - Differential Equations - Programming (C++ and/or other languages) - Statics - Dynamics - Solid Mechanics (Theory and Lab) - Thermodynamics - Mechanical Engineering Design - Computational Methods in Mechanical Engineering - Heat and Mass Transfer - Computer Aided Design - Aerospace Structures - Space Systems Engineering - Modern Engineering Materials (Theory and Lab) - Mechanisms Analysis and Design - Materials Science of Surfaces and Interfaces (Theory and Lab) [cid:image001.gif@01CE89E2.11E18690] VTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVT Michael A. Chapman, P.E. 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