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COMPUTER SCIENTIST

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$125,431 - $163,062

per year

Closes

February 12, 2026

GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as a computer scientist for the Navy, focusing on developing and improving software for testing equipment used in aircraft like the E-2D.

You'll create solutions to adapt standard tech practices for unique challenges and advise on equipment modifications.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in software development for specialized systems and a passion for technical problem-solving in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship
  • One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in software development for equipment or systems
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field (basic requirement)
  • Ability to formulate and explain recommendations for modifying practices, equipment, and processes
  • Experience developing software models or components for specific equipment
  • Skill in adapting existing strategies to meet unusual or special demands
  • Security clearance eligibility (due to sensitive Navy work)

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Computer Scientist in the Common Automatic Test Equipment (ATE)/Test Program Sets (TPS) Branch, Common & Commercial Systems Division, Support Equipment Department of NAVAIRWARCENADLKE.

This position is a member of the Software Support Activity (SSA) for various SE end items, especially E-2D.

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing some or all of the following duties: Additional 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 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 formulate, execute, advise on, and explain recommendations or solutions to modify standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and techniques.
  • You will serve as the scientist responsible for the development of a specific model of equipment software or group of related components.
  • You will adapt precedents or existing strategies to meet unusual needs or special demands.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/3/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/3/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12874866-26-KKM