Engineer

Naval Sea Systems Command • Naval Surface Warfare Center, MD

5d

About The Position

This is a public notice flyer announcing anticipated vacancies; applications will not be accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled from it. Interested applicants must follow the separate “How to Apply” instructions to be considered. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to the flyer.

The selected employee will serve as an Engineer with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division. The role involves managing technical reports and products, communicating with personnel inside and outside the organization, and potentially participating in tests involving explosive detonations. The employee must follow Navy and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division instructions and standard operating procedures for the safe use and handling of explosive materials and expendable ordnance.

The position uses the NAVSEA Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory Direct Hire Authority for STRL Mission Support. Several vacancies may be filled. The role may require travel from the normal duty station to locations within and outside the continental United States, including remote or isolated sites, and extended travel on military or commercial aircraft.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• 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 duty; MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required clearance.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana, and be subject to random testing.
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods; travel may include CONUS and OCONUS locations and remote or isolated sites.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-04 (GS-12/13 equivalent) grade level or pay band, demonstrating the specified professional engineering experience.
• Must meet the basic education requirements for the 08XX professional engineering series through an acceptable engineering degree, qualifying engineering registration or licensure, passing the FE or another qualifying written examination, specified engineering coursework, or an eligible scientific degree combined with qualifying professional engineering experience under professional engineering supervision.
• A transcript must be submitted with the application if qualifying based on education.

Responsibilities

• Manage the timely completion of technical reports and products.
• Communicate effectively with personnel within and outside the organization.
• Potentially participate in tests involving the detonation of explosives.
• Follow Navy and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division instructions and standard operating procedures for the safe use and handling of explosive materials and expendable ordnance.
• Lead the planning and execution of complex technical projects.
• Research and develop foreign maritime platform models to evaluate weapons effects.
• Collaborate with the Intelligence Community and external organizations to validate platform configurations.
• Provide technical guidance and training to mentor team members.
• Author formal technical reports and documentation.
• Deliver oral presentations and briefings on complex technical topics to technical teams and senior-level stakeholders.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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