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GENERAL ENGINEER

Naval Sea Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$105,481 - $163,062

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GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as an engineer on the AEGIS Weapon System, a key naval defense technology, where you'll provide expert oversight, lead teams in testing and improving the system, and ensure it meets military standards through collaboration with various experts.

It's ideal for experienced engineers who enjoy managing complex projects, solving technical problems in defense systems, and working in a team-oriented government environment.

A good fit would be someone with a background in engineering projects, especially in defense or systems integration, who thrives in fast-paced, agile settings.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 or NH-02 in engineering, focusing on technical oversight, planning, and managing development programs with systems modification and performance analysis
  • Professional engineering background with deep knowledge of AEGIS Weapon System elements like computing infrastructure, display systems, command/decision, or mission planner
  • Ability to lead teams in systems engineering functions, including technical reviews, requirement validation, and test/evaluation
  • Experience representing technical elements in reviews, boards, and meetings such as Change Control Boards, Technical Interchange Meetings, and Software Integration Boards
  • Proficiency in agile development frameworks, DevSecOps practices, and ensuring compliance with DoD standards for system integration and security
  • Strong collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams including software developers, testing engineers, naval operators, and government stakeholders
  • Familiarity with digital engineering tools, Combat System Engineering Agent (CSEA) processes, and contributing to defect backlogs for in-service systems

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled. Notice of Result letters will not be sent.

This flyer uses the Direct Hire Acquisition Authority Business/Technical Mgmt to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in competitive service.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) 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 oversight planning, managing and coordinating various engineering development programs/projects that involve continuous systems modification, system requirement evaluation, and system performance analysis.

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/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/andhttps://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-general-schedule-positions/standards/0800/gs0800p.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 serve as the Technical Subject Matter Expert for one or more of the core elements of the AEGIS Weapon System (AWS) such as AEGIS Computing Infrastructure, AEGIS Display Systems, Command and Decision or Mission Planner.
  • You will leverage a deep understanding of all AWS elements and their interdependencies.
  • You will lead a team of Engineering Support Services engineers in executing all systems engineering functions for an AWS baseline completing Engineering Technical Reviews of specification changes.
  • You will validate new requirements through Level 3 Engineering Test and Evaluation and verify defect corrections and represent your element in contractor and government-led test events.
  • You will represent AEGIS TECHREP and program sponsors in critical technical reviews and governance boards, including Technical Interchange Meetings, Change Control Boards, Senior CCBs, Problem Review Boards, and Software Integration Boards.
  • You will drive systems engineering activities for AWS using an agile development framework ensuring compliance with DoD standards.
  • You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including software developers, testing engineers, naval operators, and government stakeholders.
  • You will ensure seamless system-of-systems integration.
  • You will implement and mature DevSecOps practices to build security and resilience into the system architecture from the ground up and ensure compliance with DoD standards.
  • You will provide technical guidance and assistance to all organizations involved in developing AWS software for all US and Foreign Military Baselines, helping to resolve complex design and integration problems.
  • You will contribute to the development of prioritized defect backlog lists for all in-service and maintenance AWS baselines by utilizing AEGIS TECHREP digital engineering and Combat System Engineering Agent (CSEA) tools.
  • You will actively participate in all development activities conducted under the CSEA's Computer Program Standard (CPS) and System Integrated Engineering Processes (SIEPs).
  • You will collaborate with sponsors on efforts at the Forge supporting AWS and the Integrated Combat System (ICS) to ensure seamless system-of-systems integration.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/17/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/17/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12908702-26-DG