AEROSPACE ENGINEER

Full Job Description

This position will function as both an Aeropace Engineer and a Senior Store Separation Team Lead in the Air Systems Group, Air Vehicle Engineering Department, and Aeromechanics Division of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.

In addition to meeting BASIC REQUIREMENTS for this Aerospace Engineer DP-0861-05 position, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the STRL DP-04 Pay Band or equivalent GS Grade Level (GS-12/13) in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) Coordinating engineering activities related to store separation, research, development, acquisition, and in-service support through the development and application of the most advanced methods for six degree-of-freedom (6DOF) store trajectory prediction, simulation modeling, wind tunnel testing, and flight testing for assigned air weapon systems; (2) Functioning as a liaison with internal and external contacts to ensure assigned program needs are addressed and program goals are met; and (3) Providing project/program management to meet cost, schedule, and performance requirements for assigned air weapon systems.

For more education and qualification information, please refer to the following Office of Personnel Management websites: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/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:

• You will coordinate engineering activities related to store separation, research, development, and acquisition of a major air weapon systems program/project.
• You will provide technical support through development and application of advanced methods for six degree-of-freedom (6DOF) store trajectory prediction, simulation modeling, wind tunnel testing, and flight testing for assigned air weapon systems.
• You will serve a liaison with internal and external contacts to ensure assigned program needs are addressed and program goals are met.
• You will provide project/program management to meet cost, schedule, and performance requirements in support of agency mission and program/project objectives.
• You will accomplish other duties as assigned.