F-35 Electronics Engineer

Naval Air Systems Command • Fort Worth, TX

11h

About The Position

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

The F-35 LST Electronics Engineer provides technical sustaining engineering services and fleet support for problem reporting and resolution, mishap response, engineering investigations, maintenance planning, life cycle management, and reliability improvement for the joint F-35 global fleet, including U.S. military services and international partners. The role provides day-to-day technical oversight of branch and subordinate-level engineers and technical support personnel, resolves complex engineering problems, and coordinates critical engineering and safety activities.

The engineer collaborates with industry contractors on mission-systems and avionics solutions, reviews related technical documents—including drawings, analyses, and models—for accuracy, and serves as the engineering approval authority for fleet dispositions. The role also prepares and presents briefings and reports on F-35 technical matters to leadership in the F-35 Joint Program Office, U.S. military services, and international partner organizations.

This position is covered by the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), requiring certification in the assigned functional area and tier, along with continuous learning points, within established timeframes. The position may require travel to domestic and international locations, including remote or isolated sites, and extended travel on military and commercial aircraft.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must 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.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to obtain or maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• Must meet DAWIA certification requirements for the assigned functional area and tier and complete required continuous learning points within established timeframes.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana; selectees are subject to random testing.
• Must meet at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience.
• Specialized experience must include analyzing service-life intervals for aircraft, weapons, and equipment; developing program sustainment and acquisition engineering support; managing technical and professional services needed to sustain a weapon system; and evaluating new approaches, guides, and standards for engineering decisions.
• Must meet the basic professional engineering education requirement through one of the listed alternatives: a qualifying engineering degree; current Engineer Intern, Engineer in Training, or Professional Engineer registration; successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering examination or another qualifying written test; at least 60 qualifying semester hours in specified physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences; or a qualifying scientific-field bachelor's degree plus at least one year of professional engineering experience under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
• Education used to meet qualifications must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education requires documentation showing comparability to U.S. accredited education.
• Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to domestic and international locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel for extended periods on military and commercial aircraft.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement is subject to applicable federal law.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical oversight of branch and subordinate-level engineers and related technical support personnel.
• Determine the best approach to resolve complex technical engineering problems.
• Coordinate mishaps, engineering investigations, hazard assessments, configuration management, and airworthiness and safety assessments.
• Analyze adjustments to specified service-life intervals for aircraft, weapons, and equipment.
• Develop program sustainment and acquisition engineering support.
• Manage technical and professional services required to sustain a weapon system.
• Evaluate new approaches, guides, and standards to make engineering decisions.
• Provide technical sustaining engineering services and fleet support for problem reporting and resolution, mishap response, engineering investigations, maintenance planning, life cycle management, and reliability improvement for the F-35 global fleet.
• Collaborate with industry contractors on mission-systems and avionics solutions.
• Review technical documents, including drawings, analyses, and models, for accuracy and serve as engineering approval authority for fleet dispositions.
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, and instructions for leadership.
• Prepare and present briefings and reports on F-35 technical matters to leadership in the F-35 Joint Program Office, U.S. military services, and international partner organizations.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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