Electrical Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Posted: January 26, 2026 (3 days ago)
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy
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).
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.
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:
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