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AEROSPACE ENGINEER

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$143,677 - $186,785

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GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a senior aerospace engineer leading a team that handles the structural engineering for Navy aircraft like the E-2 and C-2 at a base in California.

You'll guide technical projects, set standards to improve team skills, and advise leaders on tough engineering issues.

It's a great fit for experienced engineers who love working on planes and leading others in a military setting.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in air vehicle engineering
  • In-depth knowledge of air vehicle principles and practices to meet program goals
  • Experience developing technical products and selecting efficient approaches
  • Overseeing large, complex air vehicle engineering programs, especially structures
  • Understanding of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, or vertical flight aircraft systems, subsystems, maintenance, and operations
  • Ability to provide technical counsel and guidance to internal and external stakeholders

Full Job Description

You will serve as the Senior Aerospace Engineer and Technical Lead for the Structures Engineering Division of the E-2/C-2 Multi-Platform Fleet Support Team at FRCSW, North Island.

In this role, you will develop and implement technical standards and policies that support workforce growth and technical excellence, while overseeing technical products and advising leadership on major engineering challenges.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 Grade Level or equivalent pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Examples of specialized experience include: (1) Applying in-depth knowledge of principles and practices of air vehicle engineering to accomplish program goals and objectives; (2) Developing technical products and selecting appropriate approach for given situation and guidelines to obtain efficient and effective results; (3) Overseeing large and complex air vehicle engineering programs/structure for an organization; (4) Demonstrated job experience and understanding of fixed-wing, rotary wing, and/or vertical flight aircraft systems and subsystems, industrial processes, maintenance concepts, and operation plans to formulate technical work and make final decisions on technical problems and concerns; and (5) Providing technical counsel and engineering guidance to internal and external contacts in support of agency mission and program/project requirements.

Additional education and qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf 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 oversee planning, evaluation, and execution of operational and technical aspects of assigned air vehicle systems.
  • You will provide technical leadership and guidance to others in support of agency mission and assigned program/project objectives.
  • You will plan, coordinate, and conduct advanced air vehicle structures engineering work to accomplish aviation program requirements.
  • You will anticipate implications that technological changes will have on assigned weapon system programs and ensure timely integration of advanced methodologies into team efforts.
  • You will participate in developing, documenting, and monitoring of methods and policies with application to structures principles of technical accuracy combined with efficient, repeatable, and well-documented engineering products.
  • You will accomplish other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/25/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12892413-26-DMS