Electronics Engineer
Federal Aviation Administration
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ENGINEER
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$102,415 - $158,322
per year
Type
Full-Time
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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 electrical engineer on naval gun weapon systems, focusing on designing, integrating, testing, and maintaining the electrical parts to ensure they work reliably in military applications.
You'll collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, update project leaders on progress, and present designs to decision-makers.
It's a great fit for engineers with experience in defense technology who enjoy hands-on problem-solving in a structured government environment.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to ND-3 (GS-9 to GS-11) in electrical engineering, particularly in research, development, and evaluation of weapon systems
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field from an accredited institution (per OPM standards)
- Proficiency in applying electrical engineering principles to weapon systems
- Strong communication skills for updating project leadership and presenting designs in reviews
- Ability to provide troubleshooting support to technician teams on electrical systems
- Experience in development, integration, fielding, and sustainment of complex systems
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance (implied for naval position)
Full Job Description
This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The ND-4 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-12 and GS-13.
You will serve as an Electrical Engineer in the Integrated Engagement Systems Department, Gun Weapon Systems Division, Gun Weapon Systems Mechanical Design Branch (Code E34) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-3 pay band (GS-9 through GS-11 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional engineer applying electrical engineering principles to conduct research, development and evaluation of weapon systems.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management websites: 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 support all aspects of Development, Integration, Fielding, and Sustainment of Gun Weapon Systems.
- You will communicate to project leadership with updates on task progress, schedules, and any delays or issues encountered.
- You will present electrical designs to the Program Management and Program Sponsor through both informal and formal reviews.
- You will provide troubleshooting support to the Technician team on the electrical system of the Gun Weapon System.
- You will provide troubleshooting support to the Technician team on the electrical system of the Gun Weapon System.
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