General Engineer

Naval Sea Systems Command • Moorestown, NJ

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About The Position

This public notice flyer informs interested applicants of anticipated vacancies; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and vacancies may or may not be filled. The position serves as an engineering consultant and expert advisor, applying advanced life-cycle engineering and management concepts to systems, subsystems, equipment, and procedures. The engineer plans and coordinates development programs and projects involving system modification, requirements evaluation, and performance analysis; provides direction on systems engineering, design, hardware and software integration, interface management, technology insertion, technical performance, configuration management, and Integrated Logistics Support; and troubleshoots operating problems and recommends corrective changes.

The role also defines project goals, plans, schedules, cost estimates, resource requirements, and budgets; conducts feasibility studies and evaluates improvements; provides professional engineering advice to organizational leaders; and supports Navy activities in planning, designing, conducting, and reporting operations related to system development. The position may require travel to domestic and overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites, and extended travel on military or commercial aircraft.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, suitability for federal employment, and obtaining and maintaining an interim and/or final SECRET security clearance. It is covered by DAWIA certification and continuous learning requirements. Applicants must meet professional engineering education or alternative qualification criteria and have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) level. The position is within the NH-3 broadband level, equivalent to GS-12 and GS-13. This flyer uses a direct-hire authority; several vacancies may be filled, and certain incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must 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 SECRET security clearance before entering duty.
• Must meet DAWIA certification requirements for the assigned functional area and tier, and earn required Continuous Learning points within established timeframes.
• Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) in federal service or equivalent public- or private-sector experience, providing technical oversight and planning, managing, and coordinating engineering development projects involving system modification, requirements evaluation, and performance analysis.
• Meet the professional engineering basic education requirement through an acceptable engineering degree or one of the listed alternatives: qualifying engineer intern, engineer-in-training, or professional engineer registration; passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination or another qualifying written test; completing at least 60 semester hours of qualifying coursework; or completing an appropriate scientific bachelor's degree plus at least one year of professional engineering experience under professional engineering supervision and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a consultant and expert advisor, applying advanced life-cycle engineering and management concepts to systems, subsystems, equipment, and procedures.
• Plan, manage, and coordinate engineering development programs and projects involving system modification, requirements evaluation, and system performance analysis.
• Keep abreast of engineering technological advances and applications relevant to new products or theories in assigned engineering fields.
• Provide direction for systems engineering initiatives, system design, hardware and software integration, software engineering processes, and internal and external interface management.
• Provide technology insertion, system technical performance, configuration management, and Integrated Logistics Support.
• Troubleshoot and analyze operating problems and recommend changes to correct deficiencies.
• Define project goals and develop plans, schedules, cost estimates, resource requirements, and budgets to achieve program objectives on schedule and within fiscal constraints.
• Conduct feasibility studies to evaluate the practicability and adaptability of proposed solutions and assess the efficiency of adopted improvements.
• Provide scientific, technical, and professional engineering advice and guidance to organizational leaders and support project and program execution.
• Support Navy activities in planning, designing, conducting, and reporting operations required for system development and development planning.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type and other factors.
• Recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

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