Engineer/Scientist

NAVWARSYSCOM•San Diego, CA

About The Position

This public notice flyer notifies interested applicants of anticipated vacancies; applications will not be accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to the flyer. The role serves as the Multi-Level Security Lead Hardware Systems Architect and Hardware Integrator, acting as the primary technical authority for hardware architectures. The position oversees hardware aspects of producing and maintaining critical information warfare systems throughout their life cycle. It works with subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure architectures meet technical standards; manages hardware cost, schedule, and performance; and coordinates with the Assistant Program Manager to align hardware plans with operational mandates. The role identifies, mitigates, and escalates technical and hardware risks, briefs management to support decisions, and leads coordination among functional groups. It also plans and develops installation design plans, rack elevation diagrams, and deployment strategies. This is a Department of Defense Science & Technology Reinvention Laboratory position in the Human Resource Management System pay band. It is a Cyberspace Workforce position with work role code Research and Development Specialist at the Advanced proficiency level. The incumbent must obtain and maintain the qualifications required by DoDM 8140.03 and Department of the Navy policies. Several vacancies may be filled.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
Must pass the E-Verify employment verification check if a new Department of the Navy employee.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel-related purchases.
Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods; travel may be to CONUS or OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-11 or ND-03 in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience managing design, procurement, integration, deployment, and/or life-cycle maintenance of hardware components; coordinating project activities related to plans, schedules, cost, or performance; utilizing system environments such as SELinux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL); and ensuring adherence to technical guidelines or standards.
For the 0801 series, meet the stated engineering education or education-and-experience basic requirements, including an eligible engineering degree or qualifying combination of education, training, and technical experience.
For the 1550 series, hold a bachelor's degree in computer science or a bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in mathematics, statistics, and computer science, including at least 15 semester hours in mathematics and statistics that include differential and integral calculus.
All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.
Obtain and maintain the required DoD cyberspace workforce qualifications under DoDM 8140.03 and Department of the Navy policies.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Multi-Level Security Lead Hardware Systems Architect and Hardware Integrator and primary technical authority for hardware architectures.
Oversee hardware aspects of producing and maintaining critical information warfare systems throughout their life cycle.
Engage with subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure hardware architectures meet technical standards.
Oversee program management of hardware cost, schedule, and performance parameters.
Work with the Assistant Program Manager to align hardware plans with operational mandates.
Identify, mitigate, and escalate technical and hardware risks through the appropriate channels.
Develop and present management briefings to gain program support and drive decisions.
Lead, integrate, and coordinate functional groups to support the hardware team and address integration challenges.
Plan and create installation design plans, rack elevation diagrams, and deployment strategies.