ENGINEER
Naval Sea Systems Command
Posted: February 2, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$100,602 - $155,521
per year
Type
Full Time
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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 a senior engineer in a naval division focused on integrating unmanned undersea vehicles, where you'll guide teams, train staff, and help plan projects to maintain and upgrade equipment.
You'll also assess skills, resolve technical issues, and collaborate with leaders to shape the workforce for future needs.
It's a great fit for experienced mechanical engineers who enjoy leading in a team-oriented, technical environment like the military or defense sector.
You will serve as an Engineer in the Unmanned Systems Integration Division of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV KEYPORT WA. 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.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-03 pay band (GS-09 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 mechanical engineering theories, concepts, and principles to lead teams or projects within a maintenance or production environment.
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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