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Posted: February 18, 2026 (3 days ago)

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General Engineer

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$121,785 - $158,322

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February 27, 2026More Navy jobs →

GS-12 Pay Grade

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).

Job Description

Summary

This role involves leading the integration and management of industrial technologies and equipment across Navy maintenance centers, ensuring they are secure, up-to-date, and efficiently run.

You'll plan upgrades, handle cybersecurity, and advise on funding while working with teams to modernize operations.

It's ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys coordinating tech projects in a military setting and communicating complex ideas clearly.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in planning, procurement, and lifecycle management of industrial equipment
  • Expertise in coordinating installation, commissioning, and integration of operational technology systems like robotics, ICS/SCADA, sensors, and cyber-physical hardware
  • Skills in assessing equipment performance, obsolescence, and sustainment needs, plus recommending modernization strategies
  • Ability to serve as a subject matter expert in working groups, audits, and enterprise efforts on automation, industrial controls, and digital manufacturing
  • Strong oral and written communication skills to present program status and issues to diverse audiences
  • Knowledge of Navy cybersecurity policies and compliance for operational technologies
  • Experience developing strategies for OT-reliant capabilities and guiding funding requests

Full Job Description

You will serve as the Operational Technology Integration Lead in the Fleet Readiness Centers' Infrastructure Optimization and Modernization Program (FIOP) of COMFLTREADCEN, responsible for planning, integration, qualification, cybersecurity compliance, and sustained lifecycle management of industrial operational technologies and equipment across all Fleet Readiness Centers (FRCs).

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 GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as: Planning, prioritization, and execution of industrial equipment requirements, and establishing policies and technical guidance for planning, procurement, sustainment, cybersecurity compliance, and lifecycle management.

Coordinating installation, commissioning, qualifications, and integration of operational technology systems, robotics, automated equipment, ICS/SCADA systems, sensors, and cyber-physical hardware.

Assessing operational technology and equipment performance, obsolescence, and sustainment needs across an organization, and recommending modernization strategies and technology refresh plans.

Serving as a primary subject matter expert, participating in working groups, tiger teams, audits, IG reviews, and enterprise modernization efforts related to operational technology systems and cyber-physical production capabilities while providing technical expertise for initiatives involving automation, industrial controls, digital manufacturing, and secure operational technology environments.

Communicating clearly and effectively to articulate, present, and promote program status and issues before a wide range of audiences, both orally and written.

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 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 COMFRC lead for ensuring all systems meet Navy cybersecurity policies.
  • You will develop strategies for Operational Technology reliant capabilities.
  • You will guide commands in preparing funding requests.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/18/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/18/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12885877-26-MC