Aerospace Engineer, AST - Aerospace Flight Systems (Direct Hire)
Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Posted: March 12, 2026 (2 days ago)
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STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP)
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$90,173 - $139,398
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves overseeing the design, development, and testing of advanced missile systems for the U.S.
Navy, ensuring everything runs smoothly from contractor work to final integration on submarines.
You'll manage technical details for projects like the Trident II missile upgrades and new submarine platforms.
It's a great fit for experienced engineers who enjoy leading complex defense projects and solving real-world technical challenges in a team setting.
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.
Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.
Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional engineer providing technical oversight and direction to manage in the design, development, and implementation of aerospace programs or reentry system programs in order to devise effective solutions that solve program constraints.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Aerospace Engineering Series 0861 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:
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