INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER
Naval Sea Systems Command
Posted: April 9, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$131,310 - $197,200
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves advising on submarine stealth and signature management for the U.S.
Navy's Pacific Fleet, including analyzing data to spot issues and recommending fixes to keep submarines hidden from detection.
You'll work with naval leaders, crews, and experts to improve acoustic health and ensure compliance with signature programs.
It's a great fit for experienced engineers passionate about naval technology and fleet operations, especially those with a background in submarine systems.
You will serve as a Engineer in the Stealth and Signatures Advisor (SUBPAC N42N) of NSWC CARD DIV D. This position is located in Pearl Harbor, HI.
This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The ND-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-04 (GS 12/13 EQUIVILANT) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: as a professional Engineer providing technical input on submarine stealth and signatures to support fleet operations; coordinating among different naval commands or stakeholders on signature-related matters; analyzing acoustic data to identify submarine signature characteristics or deficiencies; and applying procedures related to signature maintenance and management.
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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