Aerospace Engineer

Naval Air Systems Command • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

You will serve as an Aerospace Engineer (Subsystems) on the Fleet Support Team (FST) Department of Fleet Readiness Center Southeast. The position supports acquisition, science and technology, test and evaluation, and/or in-service engineering for complex Naval aircraft and associated systems, with a focus on mechanical systems.

You will identify, evaluate, and prescribe corrective actions for significant air vehicle deficiencies and incidents reported through appropriate systems. This work is intended to improve reliability, maintainability, survivability, safety, and economy. You will provide technical expertise and oversight to ensure current engineering advancements are considered and implemented in work planning, and apply new developments and experienced judgment to solve highly complex technical problems.

The role requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level, in addition to meeting the basic engineering requirements. It is covered by the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), requiring certification in the assigned functional area and tier, as well as continuous learning points, within established timeframes. The position may involve travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and may require extended travel on military and commercial aircraft. An uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, may be required to meet mission requirements; overtime, night differential pay, and unusual duty hours may also be required. An interim and/or final security clearance must be obtained and maintained before entering duty.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in direct deposit and, if a new Department of the Navy employee, successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Current federal employees applying for GS positions generally must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel for extended periods on military and commercial aircraft.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
• Must meet DAWIA certification requirements for the assigned functional area and tier, and complete required continuous learning points within established timeframes.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, planning, coordinating, and solving complex mechanical systems or subsystems issues through substantial analysis of root causes, effects, alternatives, hazards, flight safety, and airworthiness.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience conducting engineering analyses and documenting support for in-service engineering actions, including repair, overhaul, modification, operation, maintenance, or manufacture, to improve reliability, maintainability, and safety.
• Must meet the basic engineering education or qualification requirements through one of the listed routes: a qualifying professional engineering degree; current EI, EIT, or PE registration; successful completion of the FE examination or another required written engineering licensure examination; at least 60 semester hours in specified physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and engineering courses; or an appropriate scientific bachelor's degree combined with at least one year of professional engineering experience under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
• Must meet applicable pre-employment requirements and attend scheduled appointments; failure to do so may result in a tentative offer being rescinded.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, conduct, and provide engineering expertise for acquisition, science and technology, test and evaluation, and/or in-service engineering involving complex Naval aircraft and associated systems.
• Identify and evaluate significant air vehicle deficiencies and incidents, and prescribe corrective actions through appropriate reporting systems.
• Improve the reliability, maintainability, survivability, safety, and economy of Naval aircraft and associated systems.
• Provide technical expertise and oversight to ensure current engineering technology advancements are considered and implemented in work planning.
• Apply new developments and experienced judgment to solve highly complex technical problems.
• Perform extensive and varied technical duties as an expert on complex systems, specifically mechanical systems.
• Plan and coordinate solutions to complex mechanical systems and subsystems issues, including analysis of root causes, effects, alternatives, hazards, flight safety, and airworthiness.
• Conduct state-of-the-art engineering analyses and document support for in-service engineering actions involving repair, overhaul, modification, operation, maintenance, and manufacture.

Benefits

• The federal government offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type, including whether the position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior