Interdisciplinary Engineer

Naval Air Systems Command • Patuxent River, MD

5d

About The Position

This public notice flyer announces anticipated vacancies through the STRL Mission Support Direct Hire Authority. Applications will not be 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. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond.

The Interdisciplinary Engineer provides technical and programmatic leadership to the Fiber Optics program team and overall direction for the Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) Fiber Optics program. The role designs technologies specializing in light information or light energy, including laser or fiber optics technology; develops optical or imaging systems and related components and processes; tests photonics systems or components; and keeps current with developments in the field.

This position requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12/13 grade level or DP-04 pay band, along with meeting the professional engineering education or qualifying alternatives specified in the announcement. The position is covered by the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), and certification in the assigned acquisition functional area and category is required within established timeframes. Security clearance, pre-employment drug testing, and possible travel are required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and suitability for federal employment.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12/13 grade level or DP-04 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Experience applying field-related insight, technical expertise, and creativity to assist with formulation, implementation, and guidance of aircraft fiber optic systems.
• Experience maintaining knowledge of current and future fiber optic specifications for new technologies and applications, and providing overall technical planning for program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Experience assessing and analyzing technical projects, including system requirements, resources, cost, and customer needs, to develop a complex project plan within an organization.
• Ability to establish workload priorities and manage manpower and funding resources to support Acquisition Programs.
• Meet the professional engineering education requirement: a qualifying engineering degree; or current EI, EIT, or PE registration; or passing the FE examination or another qualifying written test; or at least 60 semester hours in specified physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and engineering courses; or an appropriate scientific bachelor's degree plus at least one year of professional engineering experience under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
• Obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
• Obtain DAWIA certification in the assigned Acquisition Functional Area and category within established timeframes.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random testing.
• Meet direct deposit, E-Verify, Selective Service (if applicable), and other stated federal employment conditions.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and programmatic leadership to the Fiber Optics program team and overall direction for the Naval Aviation Enterprise Fiber Optics program.
• Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.
• Develop optical or imaging systems, including optical imaging products, optical components, image processes, signal process technologies, or optical systems.
• Conduct testing to determine functionality, optimization, or limits of photonics systems or components.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, consulting colleagues, continuing education, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.
• Provide technical planning for development, implementation, and evaluation of fiber optic programs.
• Assess and analyze technical projects, including system requirements, resources, cost, and customer needs, to develop complex project plans.
• Establish workload priorities and manage manpower and funding resources to support Acquisition Programs.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

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