ENGINEER/SCIENTIST
Naval Sea Systems Command
Posted: March 12, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$143,913 - $197,200
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves working as an engineer in the U.S.
Navy's aviation division, focusing on making fighter planes harder to detect and destroy in combat through technical analysis, planning, and team coordination.
You'll advise leaders on risks and opportunities, manage projects from development to ongoing support, and stay updated on new technologies.
It's a great fit for experienced engineers passionate about defense systems, with strong skills in problem-solving and collaboration in high-stakes environments.
You will serve as a GENERAL ENGINEER in the SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, COMBAT SURVIVABILITY DIVISION, FIXED-WING MANNED AIRCRAFT COMBAT SURVIVABILITY BRANCH of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or DP-04 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Providing authoritative input and advice on all engineering and technical issues and ensuring engineering requirements are met; 2) Developing project-planning objectives for engineering development of current and long range programs; 3) Performing or directing technical analyses required during the development phase; 4) Assisting in the preparation, planning and development of integrated logistics support plans for assigned systems; 5) Maintaining continuous contact with research and development personnel in order to be informed on all new engineering and scientific developments of assigned systems; and 6) Organizing and performing technical reviews to ensure adequate resources for assigned systems.
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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