Technical Fellow Cryogenics
Langley Research CenterSandusky County, Ohio; Hampton, Virginia; Wallops Island, Virginia; Fairmont, West Virginia; Huntsville, Alabama; Edwards AFB, California; Moffett Field, California; Pasadena, California; Washington, District of Columbia; Kennedy Space Center, Florida; New Orleans, Louisiana; Greenbelt, Maryland; Stennis Space Center, Mississippi; Las Cruces, New Mexico; New York, New York; Cleveland, Ohio; Houston, Texas · Lead / Staff / Principal
$151,661 – $217,332
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
NASA seeks an exceptionally experienced cryogenics engineer to serve as the agency's principal technical authority on cryogenic systems, leading independent risk assessments and teams across NASA centers and external partners. The role combines hands-on expertise in cryogen production, storage, and microgravity behavior with strategic leadership responsibilities, publishing research and mentoring the next generation of cryogenics specialists.
Our summary, not Langley Research Center’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Recognized subject matter expert in cryogenics for aerospace systems
- Minimum 1 year of GS-15 equivalent directly related experience
- Led independent technical reviews and served as authoritative expert in cryogenics
- Developed and applied advanced cryogenic engineering methods including production, storage, and microgravity fluid behavior
- Demonstrated national leadership through collaboration across NASA centers, industry, academia, and national laboratories
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical science, mathematics, life sciences, computer science, or related field