Aerospace Engineer (Propulsion) - Direct Hire

National Transportation Safety Board
📍 Washington, DC, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 01, 2026

Job Description

Summary This position is located in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Aviation Safety (OAS) in Washington, D.C. Participates, investigates, and directs engineering aspects of turbine and reciprocating engines, propellers, fuel systems, engine accessories, and auxiliary power units. Responsibilities As a Aerospace Engineer (Propulsion) - Direct Hire, GS-0861-14, you will perform the following major duties: Provides authoritative engineering expertise on turbine and reciprocating engines, propellers, fuel systems, engine accessories, and auxiliary power units' design, manufacturing, certification, and maintenance in the investigation of aircraft aviation accidents and incidents. Serves as Propulsion Group Chairperson on accidents and incidents investigated by the Safety Board. Leads special investigations and provides technical support for the Board. Prepares group factual notes that summarize the collection of findings of the assigned investigative group(s) at o...

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Job Details

  • Location Washington, DC
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date July 01, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 05, 2026