ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

Full Job Description

You will serve as an Engineer or Scientist in the Electro-Optics Technology DDM Branch (LXND), Electro-Optics Technology Division (LXN), Sensor Integration & Technology Department (LX) of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER.

The ND-05 encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-14/15.

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 ND-04 (GS-12/13 equivalent) grade level or 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 or scientist providing technical oversight and leadership in test and evaluation, integration, or upgrading warfare technology (e.g.

electro-optic; infrared; laser) system requirements to meet validation and transition objectives for weapons programs.

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 0801: all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf (opm.gov) 1301: General Physical Science Series, 1301 (opm.gov) 1501: General Mathematics and Statistics Series 1501* (opm.gov) 1515: Operations Research Series 1515 (opm.gov) 1550: Computer Science Series 1550 (opm.gov) 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.

The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze.

Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption. Major Duties:

• You will serve as the Test and Evaluation (T and E) Chief Engineer (CHENG) for Electro-Optic Technology Division (EOTD).
• You will work alongside the division’s CHENG and Chief Scientist, advising division leadership on matters pertaining to the current and future state of T and E capabilities and the general state of EO/IR technology.
• You will provide technical leadership in electro-optic, infrared, and laser technology areas.
• You will develop a long-term vision for EO/IR T and E capabilities in tandem with Chief Engineer and Chief Scientist and communicate across the organization.
• You will manage upgrade to T and E enhancements for the division, this includes facility enhancements, test equipment acquisition, installations, etc.
• You will assist in obtaining funding sources and/or proposals to aid in T and E upgrades beyond direct program funding to pursue funding for future T and E capabilities.
• You will analyze current T and E capabilities and address gaps within the division to meet mission requirements.
• You will create the T and E Roadmap that articulates the division’s baseline ability to perform effective evaluations of current EOIR Technologies / fielded systems and future upgrades to support emerging technologies.
• You will generate and manage processes for Validation and Verification of division programs in a manner that supports test and product requirements traceability.