Interdisciplinary Engineer/Scientist

Naval Air Systems Command • Patuxent River, MD

5d

About The Position

This public notice flyer notifies interested applicants of anticipated vacancies; applications will not be accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled. Interested applicants must follow the flyer’s “How to Apply” directions to be considered. The position ensures aeronautical data systems meet required accuracy, reliability, safety, and data-management standards across supported Navy, USMC, Coast Guard, and Foreign Military Sales platforms. It leads Performance Based Navigation certification and manages the lifecycle of RNP RNAV software systems, from planning and requirements through design, implementation, testing, and certification documentation. The role also serves as the Data Integrity technical lead for a small team, evaluates mission-planning and navigation systems, develops certification artifacts, assesses data-protection mechanisms and system modifications, and collaborates with aviation stakeholders. It represents the Navy in industry and DoD forums, supports Mission Planning Certification Events, mentors junior engineers, and contributes to improving aeronautical data processes.

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 be certified as Career Field Test and Evaluation Level II; certification is required within 24 months of appointment.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-11 or DP-03 in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience in systems engineering and avionics certification, particularly aeronautical data integrity, PBN, and CNS/ATM capabilities.
• Experience applying RTCA DO-200, DO-201, and DO-178 standards, supporting mission planning (JMPS), and working with commercial and military specifications.
• Experience integrating CNS/ATM capabilities, safeguarding essential data, and ensuring compliance with certification authority processes across diverse aviation platforms.
• Analytical skills to evaluate documentation, assess system safety, and justify certification decisions; technical ability in software development using C, C++, C#, or ADA.
• For the 08XX series, meet an OPM engineering education or qualification pathway: an eligible engineering degree; qualifying EI/EIT/PE registration; passing the FE examination or another written test required for professional registration; at least 60 qualifying semester hours in physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and engineering; or an appropriate scientific bachelor's degree plus at least one year of professional engineering experience under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
• For the 1550 series, have a bachelor's degree in computer science or a bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in mathematics, statistics, and computer science, including at least 15 semester hours in statistics and mathematics that include differential and integral calculus.
• Academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure aeronautical data systems meet accuracy, reliability, safety, and data-management standards across supported Navy, USMC, Coast Guard, and FMS platforms.
• Lead RNP RNAV and PBN certification efforts for assigned platforms, validating compliance with the RNP RNAV FRD, PBN Specification, and applicable military and civil standards.
• Manage the full lifecycle of RNP RNAV software systems, including planning, requirements development, design, implementation, testing, and certification documentation.
• Serve as Data Integrity technical lead for a small team by assigning tasks, guiding analysis, and ensuring consistency with technical standards and certification criteria.
• Evaluate mission-planning and navigation systems for data integrity, including assessment against RTCA DO-200, DO-201, DO-178, and related standards.
• Develop, review, and deliver certification artifacts, including NDPTRs, analysis packages, and test reports.
• Design or assess data-protection and validation mechanisms that safeguard critical aeronautical data throughout the Aeronautical Data Chain.
• Validate system certifications by analyzing modifications to previously approved systems and determining whether changes affect data integrity, safety, or compliance.
• Collaborate with platform PMAs, navigation SMEs, mission-planning teams, and CNS/ATM stakeholders to ensure accurate, secure, and consistent data integration.
• Represent the Navy in industry and DoD forums and support Mission Planning Certification Events.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of aeronautical data processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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