Interdisciplinary Engineer

Naval Air Systems Command•Patuxent River, MD

About The Position

Serve as a Senior Avionics Systems Engineer in the Missions Systems Group, Avionics Engineering Department, Avionics Systems Engineering Division, Advanced Architecture Branch of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV. Provide technical management and engineering support for avionics system development, design, analysis, testing, evaluation, production, modifications, and in-service and lifecycle support. The work includes system integration and analysis to translate operational needs into avionics system descriptions, integrating technical engineering specialties, and coordinating the work of other engineering disciplines. Provide engineering management and support throughout the aircraft lifecycle, including advanced development and in-service engineering. Lead the design modification, acquisition, integration, validation, and final approval of avionics equipment, and advise leadership on cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs in support of operational missions. Ensure technical and operational requirements are met for applicable avionics and related modifications, and coordinate systems engineering activities within the assigned Program Office, at contractor facilities, and with Fleet support teams.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
Must successfully pass the required E-Verify employment verification check if a new Department of the Navy employee.
Current federal employees applying for GS positions generally must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test; may be subject to random testing.
Must obtain and maintain required DAWIA certification in the assigned Functional Area and Tier, along with Continuous Learning Points, within established timeframes.
Must obtain and maintain any required certification or license as a condition of employment.
Travel may be required, including travel to other commands, universities, contractor plants, and sponsor headquarters.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12/13 grade level or pay band DP-04 in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives while managing technical, schedule, and cost performance.
Specialized experience overseeing requirements definition, system architecture, and design reviews in alignment with program goals and stakeholder needs.
Specialized experience leading certification processes to meet airworthiness, spectrum, and security requirements.
Specialized experience coordinating technical alignment with the Advanced Systems Level 1 IPT, Capability Integration Level 1 IPT, and Flight Plan Team for advanced capability maturation and fielding.
Specialized experience facilitating system and subsystem requirements development, documentation, and management, including traceability and verification planning across Level 3 product pillars.
Meet the professional engineering education requirements through one of the accepted pathways: an appropriate ABET-accredited engineering degree or qualifying engineering coursework; current EI/EIT registration or PE licensure; passing the FE or another required written engineering licensure examination; at least 60 qualifying semester hours in physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences; or an appropriate scientific bachelor's degree combined with at least one year of professional engineering experience under professional engineering supervision and guidance.

Responsibilities

Provide technical management of avionics system development, design, analysis, test and evaluation, production, modifications, and in-service and lifecycle support.
Perform systems integration, testing, and analysis to translate operational needs into avionics system descriptions.
Integrate related technical engineering specialties and coordinate the efforts of other engineering disciplines.
Provide engineering management and support throughout the aircraft lifecycle, including advanced development and in-service engineering.
Lead avionics equipment design modification, acquisition, integration, validation, and final approval.
Recommend cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs to leadership in support of operational missions.
Ensure technical and operational requirements are met for the development, integration, and testing of applicable avionics and related modifications.
Coordinate avionics systems engineering efforts within the assigned Program Office, at contractor facilities, and with Fleet support teams.
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives while ensuring technical, schedule, and cost performance.
Oversee requirements definition, system architecture, and design reviews to align with program goals and stakeholder needs.
Lead certification processes to ensure new capabilities meet airworthiness, spectrum, and security requirements.
Coordinate technical alignment with the Advanced Systems Level 1 IPT, Capability Integration Level 1 IPT, and Flight Plan Team for maturation and fielding of advanced capabilities.
Facilitate development, documentation, and management of system and subsystem requirements, including traceability and verification planning, across Level 3 product pillars.