Interdisciplinary Engineer

Naval Air Systems Command•San Diego, CA

19h

About The Position

You will serve as an Interdisciplinary Engineer in the Mission Systems Group, Avionics Engineering Department, Avionics Systems Engineering Division, Tactical Avionics Branch of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV, supporting Long Range Fires and Control. The role provides technical leadership and strategic direction for advanced projects in this domain, including conceiving and leading major programs, making trade-offs among cost, schedule, and performance, and directing multidisciplinary engineering teams. You will ensure technical and operational requirements are met in the development, integration, and testing of applicable avionics and related modifications. You will coordinate avionics systems engineering efforts within the assigned Program Office, at contractor facilities, and with Fleet support teams. The position assesses the feasibility of integrating avionics systems, including the effects of the unique aircraft environment and operator tactics, and facilitates collaboration among IPTs, NAVAIR competencies, DoD organizations, Fleet customers, and contractors to integrate new and updated hardware and software systems.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or DP-04 pay band in the Federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience as a senior technical leader and recognized authority in advanced engineering, serving as a subject matter expert or Program/Project Manager for major research, development, testing, evaluation, and innovation programs.
Specialized experience providing technical leadership and strategic direction in Long Range Fires and Control, leading major programs and making cost, schedule, and performance trade-offs.
Specialized experience operating independently, defining objectives, reviewing other high-level professionals' work, influencing agency-wide research direction, and advising senior leadership and high-level committees.
Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and successfully pass the required E-Verify employment verification check as a new Department of the Navy employee.
Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
Must obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
Must obtain required DAWIA certification in the assigned acquisition functional area and category within established timeframes.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana, is required; the position is also subject to random testing.
Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
Must meet the professional engineering education requirement through one of the specified pathways: an acceptable engineering degree; qualifying EI, EIT, or PE registration; passing the FE examination or another qualifying written registration test; at least 60 semester hours in specified physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and engineering; or an appropriate scientific bachelor's degree with at least one year of professional engineering experience under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

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.
Determine the feasibility of integrating avionics systems, considering the unique aircraft environment and operational tactics required by the operator.
Facilitate teamwork among IPTs, NAVAIR competencies, DoD organizations, Fleet customers, and contractor organizations to integrate new and updated hardware and software systems.
Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for Long Range Fires and Control projects.
Conceive and lead major programs, make trade-offs among cost, schedule, and performance, and direct multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Define objectives, review the work of other high-level professionals, influence agency-wide research direction, and serve as a primary technical advisor to senior leadership and high-level committees.