You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applying to the Astronaut Candidate program is a multi-stage process. Initially, you will be evaluated based on how well you meet the minimum qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your minimum qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) and the responses you provide to the online application, which assess critical requirements of the astronaut job. Based on the answers you provided on the initial online assessment, you may be asked to complete additional online assessments. During subsequent stages of the selection process, you may be asked to complete in-person assessments, simulations, role plays and interviews.



Throughout the selection process, you will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate competencies related to the astronaut job such as:

- Communicate information and ideas via written, oral, and visual media

- Make informed and sound decisions in challenging situations to accomplish mission goals

- Sustain motivation, display initiative, and high standards of ethical conduct

- Relate well to others including those from varied backgrounds and in different situations

- Work well with others to achieve goals both as a leader and a follower

- Learn and utilize complex technical information (e.g., troubleshoot, diagnose, analyze, and identify system malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem)

- Applicability and strength of the applicant's educational preparation

- Relevance and diversity of the applicant's work experience, with a priority on operational experience

- Strength of the candidate's technical experience in their field of expertise

- Demonstrated experience working and performing on a team

Additionally, written application materials will be evaluated by subject matter experts using the competencies above, as well as:You must complete all required steps in the process to be considered.In order to be rated as meeting the minimum qualifications, we must be able to determine from your application package that you have the education and specialized experience that is required. Applicants who have qualifying experience performed on a less-than-full-time basis must specify the percentage and length of time spent in performance of such duties.Waivers are not granted for degree or experience requirements. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements by the closing date of the announcement, with Test Pilot School completion by June 2021, if applicable.Interviews, medical and psychiatric screening and additional assessments will be required for applicants under final consideration. Selected applicants will be designated astronaut candidates and will undergo a training and evaluation period lasting approximately two years. Selection into the Astronaut Candidate Program does not guarantee selection as an astronaut. Final selection as an astronaut will depend upon satisfactory completion of the training and evaluation period. Graduation from the Astronaut Candidate Program will require successful completion of the following: spacecraft systems training, Extravehicular Activity (EVA) skills training, robotics skills training, Russian language training, aircraft flight readiness training, and team skills training, among others.