General Engineer

Ssp • Cape Canaveral, FL

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About The Position

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The General Engineer assists leadership in planning, coordinating, and overseeing technical programs so work is properly scheduled, resourced, and executed in support of organizational objectives. The role manages multidisciplinary technical teams conducting analysis, testing, and evaluation of complex systems, and ensures specifications, documentation, and modifications meet required standards. It reviews technical program performance, identifies system failures or process issues, and implements corrective actions and improvements to maintain reliability and effectiveness. The engineer represents senior leadership in meetings and reviews, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, and prepares reports and briefings to support technical program decisions. The position also oversees safety and risk management for high-hazard technical operations.

This is a Department of the Navy civilian acquisition workforce position associated with the Navy Nuclear Deterrent Mission. It is covered by the Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) and the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). The position is at the NH-4 broadband level, equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15, and has a control point. Several vacancies may be filled. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and 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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana, is required; the employee is subject to random testing.
• 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.
• Must obtain certification in the acquisition functional area and category assigned to the position within established category timeframes.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-13 or NH-03 in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience, managing complex engineering programs, ensuring safety and compliance, and advising leadership on program execution.
• Must meet the OPM basic education requirements for professional engineering through an acceptable engineering degree or an eligible combination of education and experience, as detailed in the posting.
• An acceptable engineering degree must be from an ABET-accredited engineering program, or include calculus and specified engineering science or physics coursework.
• Qualifying education and experience combinations may be demonstrated through current engineering registration or licensure, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering or equivalent examination, at least 60 semester hours of specified coursework, or a related bachelor's curriculum plus at least one year of professional engineering experience under professional engineering supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist leadership in planning, coordinating, and overseeing technical programs.
• Ensure technical work is properly scheduled, resourced, and executed to meet organizational objectives.
• Manage multidisciplinary technical teams performing analysis, testing, and evaluation of complex systems.
• Ensure system specifications, documentation, and modifications meet required standards.
• Review technical program performance, identify system failures or process issues, and implement corrective actions and improvements.
• Represent senior leadership in meetings and reviews, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and prepare reports and briefings supporting technical program decisions.
• Oversee safety and risk management for high-hazard technical operations and ensure compliance with safety requirements.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

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