Electronics Engineer
Defense Microelectronics Activity
Posted: February 20, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$146,632 - $197,200
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Entry salary: $74,441 | Full performance (GS-13): up to $115,079
Career ladder: Start at GS-12 and advance to GS-13 with experience.
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 leading engineering efforts to modernize and install weapons and sensors on naval ships, ensuring everything is safe, effective, and on budget.
You'll oversee technical planning, review procedures, and guide teams to deliver reliable systems to the fleet.
It's a great fit for experienced engineers with a background in ship projects who enjoy leading technical teams in a high-stakes environment.
You will serve as a LEAD ENGINEER in the WEAPON & SENSOR INSTALLATION DIVISION of the MODERNIZATION AND INSTALLATION DEPARTMENT of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER PORT HUENEME DIVISION.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-04 pay band or grade level (GS-12/13) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional engineer leading the technical planning and implementation of ship modernization and installation by developing strategic engineering work processes and procedures and ensuring appropriate, safe, compliant, effective and affordable application of ship engineering 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:
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