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ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$148,222 - $197,200

per year

Closes

February 17, 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 for the Navy, focusing on designing, testing, and supporting wiring systems and equipment for aircraft.

You'll lead projects, solve complex technical problems, and guide junior team members on innovative solutions for military aircraft needs.

It's a great fit for experienced engineers with a background in aviation electronics who enjoy mentoring and tackling challenging investigations.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12/13 or DP-04 level in federal or equivalent private/public sector
  • Planning, designing, and executing programs/projects for aircraft wiring support equipment and Test Program Sets (TPS)
  • Conducting investigations and analysis to solve undefined technical problems
  • Effective communication to resolve controversial issues and influence decisions
  • Proficiency in aircraft wiring support equipment and TPS technology, including hardware and software
  • Experience mentoring engineers on design, development, and sustainment of projects

Full Job Description

You will serve as an ELECTRICAL ENGINEER in the SE & ALRE Group, Support Equipment Department, Common & Commercial Systems Division, Aircraft Wiring & Circuit Card Engineering Branch (Code BL21700) of NAVAIRWARCENADLKE.

This position serves as the Aircraft Wiring Test Program Sets (TPS) SME working with the Aircraft Wiring Support Equipment Commodity team and the various associated PMA's.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DP-04/GS- 12/13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Planning, designing, and carrying out programs, projects, and studies in order to develop and support of Aircraft Wiring Support Equipment and related Test Program Sets (TPS); 2) Conducting extensive investigations and analysis of undefined factors and conditions to determine the nature of the problems to devise a solution; 3) Communicating effectively to convince or settle matters involving controversial issues; 4) Utilizing Aircraft Wiring support equipment and TPS technology including both hardware and software; 5) Mentoring engineers on design, development and sustainment in order to lead projects.

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 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 initiate investigations and feasibility studies to determine the practicality and adaptability of alternate and innovative technical approaches to the selection or development of Aircraft Wiring SE, and related TPS.
  • You will develop and review program technical and mission documentation providing authoritative input and advise on all engineering and technical issues associated with the TPSs and related equipment.
  • You will mentor junior and journeyman level engineers on matters relating to design, development, fielding and sustainment of aircraft wiring SE and TPSs.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/9/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12878087-26-BJM