Aerospace Engineer (Vehicle Performance) RECENT GRADUATES

National Transportation Safety Board • Washington, DC • Posted July 22, 2026

Position Overview

Summary This position is being filled under the Pathways Recent Graduate Program. This position provides those who have graduated from a qualifying educational institution or certificate program within the past two years with opportunities for work in agencies and career development with training and mentorship. You must apply within two years of receving your degree or certificate (veterans have up to six years to apply due to their military service obligation). Responsibilities IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT: The ideal candidate is an aerospace engineer who wants to improve the safety of the traveling public by analyzing aircraft dynamics from recorded data, and then document the results to help characterize the sequence of events and causes of accidents. As an Aerospace Engineer (Vehicle Performance), GS-0861-7/9, you will perform the following major duties: - Analyze data from multiple sources to determine an accurate time history of vehicle motion and the sequence of events. - Write an...