Physical Scientist, AST, Physical Science Technical Management (Direct Hire)

Summary You will serve as a Physical Scientist within the Science and Technology Office designing and conducting scientific investigations, analyzing complex physical data, and contributing research supporting mission objectives. You will develop proposals, document findings, and collaborate across disciplines to advance scientific understanding and provide technical insight for NASA programs. Responsibilities 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. Conduct scientific research on matter, energy, physical measurement, and environmental phenomena, applying analytical and experimental methods. Design, plan, and execute scientific investigations, modeling, analyses, and evaluations to support mission and program objectives. Develop technical proposals, study plans, and project conce...