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ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$125,431 - $163,062

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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 electronics engineer for the Navy, focusing on designing and testing automated systems to diagnose and repair aircraft electronics like radar and power systems.

You'll review contractor plans, guide projects from start to finish, and ensure everything meets government standards.

It's a great fit for experienced engineers who enjoy solving complex technical problems in a team setting with a background in aviation or defense tech.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in electronics engineering
  • Knowledge of aircraft avionics systems including analog, digital, RF, and power electronics
  • Experience analyzing specifications and schematics for automated test equipment (ATE) and test program sets (TPS)
  • Proficiency in evaluating contractor proposals for feasibility, risk, and cost-effectiveness
  • Familiarity with government acquisition processes and developing documents like Statements of Work (SOW) and Systems Engineering Plans
  • Expertise in the Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) testers and ATLAS programming
  • Ability to provide technical oversight, participate in design reviews, and conduct acceptance testing

Full Job Description

You will serve as an Electronics Engineering position in the SE & ALRE Group, Support Equipment Department, Common & Commercial Systems Division, Test Program Set (TPS) Branch (Code BL24300) of NAVAIRWARCENADLKE.

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.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1.) Providing Systems Engineering and Analysis by applying professional electronics engineering principles to analyze complex aircraft avionics and electronic/electrical systems (e.g., analog, digital, RF, Power).

This includes assessing specifications and schematics to determine the feasibility of developing and using Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and Test Program Sets (TPS) for system repair and diagnostics; 2) Performing technical evaluations of contractor proposals for feasibility, risk, and cost-effectiveness; 3) Demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of the government acquisition process.

This involves developing key technical and planning documents (such as Statements of Work, Systems Engineering Plans, and Test Plans); 4) Providing technical oversight and contractor/organic management by guiding and evaluating the entire TPS development lifecycle.

This includes participating in contractor/organic design reviews, assessing progress against contract requirements, resolving technical challenges, and providing technical direction to ensure project objectives are successfully met; 5) Exhibiting specific knowledge of the Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) family of testers.

This includes a deep understanding of its capabilities and proficiency in using CASS ATLAS programming languages for the development of TPS software.

This also includes participating in the formal acceptance testing of all hardware and software to verify that contract requirements have been fulfilled and to provide final recommendations on system acceptance.

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/electronics-engineering-series-0855/ 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 analyze aircraft electronic systems data to determine the feasibility of developing automated testing solutions
  • You will develop key contract and planning documents, including the System Specification, Statement of Work (SOW), and Systems Engineering Plan.
  • You will evaluate contractor proposals for technical feasibility, risk, and cost.
  • You will serve as primary technical authority during the development phase.
  • You will participate in design reviews, assess contractor progress, resolve technical challenges, and provide engineering guidance to ensure project objectives are met.
  • You will participate in the formal acceptance testing of the final product to verify that all contractual requirements have been satisfied.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12895045-26-JA