General Engineer

Naval Sea Systems Command • Washington Navy Yard, DC

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About The Position

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

The Engineer will support the Australia, United Kingdom, and United States (AUKUS) program by managing engineering support for plans to integrate BYG-1 into the submarine AUKUS combat system. The role includes attending meetings to support combat system design, contributing to engineering and acquisition efforts for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases and establishment of the AUKUS Program Office, and liaising with other Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical System programs to respond to data calls and provide information needed for AUKUS combat system efforts.

The position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project and uses the Acquisition Demo Business and Technical Management direct hire authority. It is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. The position has a control point, and salary may be capped at the GS-15, step 05 equivalent of $191,850; a higher current salary may be matched. Several vacancies may be filled. Certain incentives, including recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment, may be authorized for eligible selectees.

The role requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13 equivalency) level, providing technical oversight on submarine combat systems design and production techniques. Applicants must also satisfy the stated professional engineering education or alternative qualification requirements. The position may require travel 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 determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and complete the required E-Verify employment verification process if new to the Department of the Navy.
• Must meet applicable rules for employment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement.
• 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; failure may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• Must obtain the required DAWIA certification in the assigned functional area and tier, and earn 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 or commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13 equivalency) pay band, providing professional engineering technical oversight on submarine combat systems design and production techniques.
• Must meet the basic engineering qualification requirement through an acceptable professional engineering degree; qualifying engineering registration or licensure; passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination or another qualifying written test; at least 60 semester hours of specified engineering-related coursework; or an appropriate scientific bachelor's degree plus at least one year of professional engineering experience under professional engineering supervision and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering support for developing plans to integrate BYG-1 into the submarine AUKUS combat system.
• Attend required meetings supporting AUKUS combat system design.
• Support engineering and acquisition efforts to execute Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases and establish the AUKUS Program Office.
• Serve as a liaison with other Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical System programs, responding to data calls and providing information needed for AUKUS combat system efforts.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.
• Recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized to help offset relocation costs.

What This Job Offers

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