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DISTINGUISED SCIENTIST/ENGINEER FOR ENERGETIC SYSTEMS

Naval Sea Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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Location

Salary

$186,207 - $228,000

per year

Closes

February 17, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

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

Job Description

Summary

This role involves leading advanced research and development for explosive and energetic technologies used in naval weapons, such as warheads and propulsion systems, to improve military capabilities while ensuring safety and efficiency.

The position requires providing expert guidance to Navy and Department of Defense projects, coordinating with labs, universities, and companies.

Ideal candidates are highly experienced scientists or engineers passionate about national defense, innovation in defense tech, and public service.

Key Requirements

  • Advanced expertise in energetic systems, including reactive materials, fuzing, initiation systems, and insensitive munitions
  • Proven ability to plan, manage, and execute R&D programs for warhead development and utility assessments
  • Experience in prototyping, additive manufacturing of energetic materials, and scaling up to production
  • Proficiency in model-based systems engineering, modeling, simulation, AI/machine learning for energetic predictions
  • Demonstrated leadership in technical direction for Navy/DoD programs, including technology transitions and assessments
  • Strong background in engineering or physical sciences (e.g., Professional Engineering series 0801 or General Physical Science series 1301)
  • Resume limited to 2 pages showing specific accomplishments in relevant technical qualifications

Full Job Description

You will serve as the Distinguished Scientist/Engineer for Energetic Systems at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Naval Sea Systems Command.

This position is a direct report to the Technical Director who serves as an SES.

This position will serve as the DON senior technical energetic systems expert for Navy and DoD- related programs, and on issues for other Navy, DoD, and DOE laboratories; academic institutions; and private corporations.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your resume must show that you possess the Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ#1.

Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and execute programs providing innovative solutions in science and technology and research and development areas related to energetic systems and specifically related to utility and warhead development.

TQ#2.

Demonstrated expertise in energetic system development to include reactive materials, fuzing, initiation systems, prototyping, energetic material additive manufacturing, model-based systems engineering, modeling and simulation, artificial intelligence/machine learning, insensitive munitions, and scale-up and manufacturing.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: All Professional Engineering series, 0801 General Physical Science series, 1301 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 serve as the Department of the Navy (DON) energetic systems expert by providing the technical direction and leadership necessary to coordinate the development of new energetic warheads and application technologies.
  • You will serve as the DON expert in design, lethality, performance assessment, and manufacturing for these energetic systems.
  • You will conduct utility assessments that address improvements in range, speed, terminal effects, signature management, and safety.
  • You will focus on both surface and underwater application of explosive systems and technology.
  • You will direct and conduct energetic system technology transitions to include advanced technology demonstrations and prototyping.
  • You will use of advanced modeling techniques for predicting energetic system integration and utility will be required to meet established Navy and DoD requirements, at the lowest possible cost and with the fewest variables.
  • You will develop and design new energetic system technologies to identify deficiencies and address vulnerabilities, in the areas of energetic systems technology.
  • You will serve as DON energetic systems expert including reactive materials, fuzing, initiation systems, prototypes, energetic material additive manufacturing, model-based systems engineering, AI/machine learning, insensitive munitions.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12864617-26-MCJ