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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$125,431 - $163,062
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 leading engineering projects for aircraft support equipment, focusing on mission systems, software, and cybersecurity to keep naval fleets ready.
You'll collaborate with teams to solve technical problems, review designs, and recommend improvements for avionics and jamming systems.
It's a great fit for experienced engineers who enjoy tackling complex challenges in a military aviation setting.
You will serve as a General Engineer in the SE & ALRE Group, Department of the Navy at the Naval Air Warfare Center of NAVAIRWARCENADLKE.
Your Primary function will be to serve as the Lead E-2 Mission Systems & Software Engineer / CTS Project Lead for the E-2C/D Avionics / Next Gen Jammer Support Equipment (SE) team under the PEO(T) Division of the SE Department.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as: Coordinating and participating as the technical expert in Support Equipment (SE) projects.
Collaborating with the SE Integrated Product Team (IPT) to include Logistics, Engineering, and Program Management on new and in-service acquisitions.
Providing technical direction to resolve complex systems engineering, software development, and cybersecurity challenges, particularly in situations requiring innovative solutions for fleet readiness.
Evaluating design concepts and recommending efforts that have potential for consideration as projects that affect SE programs and equipment improvements.
Reviewing technical aspects of development to ensure designs meet requirements and recommends project adjustments or redirection as deemed necessary.
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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