Engineer

Naval Sea Systems Command • Crane, IN

26d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as an ENGINEER in the Rapid Mission Integration & Interoperability Department (MX), Expeditionary Electromagnetic Warfare Division (MXQ), Test & Evaluation Branch (MXQR) of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER. The ND-05 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required.
• You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
• You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-04 (GS-12/13 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional engineer analyzing and assessing electronic warfare (EW) system requirements to direct test and evaluation efforts for operational readiness.

Nice To Haves

• MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the successful testing and evaluation of EW systems the Expeditionary EW Systems Division supports throughout their acquisition lifecycles.
• Directing and supporting broad topic areas such as research, development, prototyping, development testing, field performance testing, and/or operational testing.
• Responsible for aspects of new hardware development, integration and interoperability with ancillary devices.
• Ideating and developing testing schema, identifying testing location and infrastructure tradeoffs, and mission-specific criteria for test and evaluation.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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