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Posted: January 26, 2026 (3 days ago)

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$125,431 - $163,062

per year

Closes

February 4, 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 an electrical engineer focused on developing and maintaining electrical systems for unmanned aerial vehicles and aircraft equipment in the Navy.

You'll handle everything from initial design and testing to ongoing support, collaborating with teams and contractors to meet project goals.

It's a great fit for experienced engineers who enjoy leading technical projects, mentoring others, and working in a defense environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent in electrical engineering, including systems support for complex programs
  • Knowledge of systems engineering principles for electrical product development, from requirements to sustainment
  • Experience managing product lifecycle, including in-house and contractor-led development for ACAT 1 programs
  • Ability to collaborate with program offices, contractors, and stakeholders on engineering solutions
  • Deep understanding of electrical systems, tactical aircraft design, and life-cycle analysis
  • Skills in reviewing designs, writing specifications, estimating costs, and leading project phases
  • Professional engineering license or basic requirements for electrical engineering series (0850)

Full Job Description

You will serve as an ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (Systems Engineer) in the NAWCAD SE & ALRE Group (Lakehurst), Support Equipment Department, PEO (U&&W/JSF) PSE Division, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Branch of NAVAIRWARCENADLKE.

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional ELECTRICAL ENGINEER performing some or all of the following duties: 1) Providing systems engineering support for electrical product development, including requirements development, design, testing, and sustainment for complex systems such as ACAT 1 programs; 2) Managing the lifecycle of product development from initial requirements development through design, testing, and sustainment, including in-house organic development and contractor-led development; 3) Developing and implementing engineering solutions to address system requirements for electrical products, ensuring alignment with program objectives and technical specifications; 4) Collaborating with program offices, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure proper execution of product development and sustainment strategies; 5) Applying knowledge of systems engineering principles, electrical engineering concepts, and electrical systems to support the development and sustainment of product development.

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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electrical-engineering-series-0850/ 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 a technical expert on systems engineering for electrical aircraft equipment, requiring a deep understanding of life-cycle analysis and operational characteristics
  • You will act as an advisor on tactical aircraft design and makes critical engineering decisions
  • You will lead major program phases, providing guidance to other professionals and coordinating efforts across teams
  • You will review designs, writes specifications, estimates costs, and manages projects, including long-range planning
  • You will mentor junior engineers and technicians
  • Yow will represent NAWCAD at high-level conferences and technical meetings

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/26/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12869668-26-JA