Naval Architect

Naval Sea Systems Command•Washington Navy Yard, DC

About The Position

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies; applications will not be accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled. The incumbent will serve as a Naval Architect—Aircraft Ship Design Manager (SDM), Technical Warrant Holder (TWH), in the PAE Maritime Carrier Engineering Team. The TWH has authority, responsibility, and accountability to establish, monitor, and approve technical standards, tools, and processes. The role directs naval architecture aspects of major aircraft carrier program systems integration, bringing the shipbuilder’s and aircraft-carrier platform perspective to the development and integration of subsystems, components, and products. It develops engineering policy for Navy project engineers, PARMs/ISEAs integrating systems into aircraft carriers, and contractors developing, constructing, maintaining, and modernizing aircraft carriers and systems. The position articulates the scope and execution of engineering support from the Aircraft Carrier Engineering Team for PEO Carriers and Aircraft Carrier Type Commanders. The incumbent directs or manages project teams or major Navy program development efforts requiring highly skilled application of scientific and systems engineering theories, concepts, and principles. The role also directs assessment of high-risk, high-value technical issues to determine acceptable solutions and performance thresholds for ships, submarines, small craft, and their systems in the U.S. Fleet. The position may support CVN 78 Class acquisition/new construction, CVN 68 and/or CVN 78 Class in-service operations and sustainment, CVN 68 Class Refueling and Complex Overhaul, or CVN inactivation and disposal programs.

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.
Male applicants born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Must obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
Must meet DAWIA certification requirements in the position’s assigned functional area and tier, and earn required 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 and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
At least one year of experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-14 equivalent) level in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience, as a professional engineer managing systems engineering projects supporting the design, development, construction, maintenance, or modernization of ships or ship systems.
Meet OPM basic engineering education requirements through an ABET-accredited engineering bachelor's degree; qualifying engineering coursework; or an accepted combination of education and experience, including one of the stated professional registration/licensure, examination, coursework, or related-curriculum pathways.
Appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement is subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Naval Architect—Aircraft Ship Design Manager (SDM), Technical Warrant Holder (TWH), in the PAE Maritime Carrier Engineering Team.
Establish, monitor, and approve technical standards, tools, and processes as a Technical Warrant Holder.
Direct naval architecture aspects of major aircraft carrier program systems integration, providing the shipbuilder’s and aircraft-carrier platform perspective for subsystem, component, and product development and integration.
Develop engineering policy for Navy project engineers, PARMs/ISEAs, and contractors working on aircraft carriers and their systems.
Articulate the scope and execution of Aircraft Carrier Engineering Team support for PEO Carriers and Aircraft Carrier Type Commanders.
Direct or manage project teams or major Navy program development efforts involving scientific and systems engineering.
Direct assessments of high-risk, high-value technical issues to determine acceptable solutions and performance thresholds for ships, submarines, small craft, and their systems.
Support aircraft carrier acquisition, construction, sustainment, overhaul, inactivation, or disposal programs as assigned.