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Posted: March 20, 2026 (7 days ago)

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GENERAL ENGINEER

Naval Sea Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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Location

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$143,913 - $197,200

per year

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March 27, 2026More Navy jobs →

GS-13 Pay Grade

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).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as an expert engineer for the Navy, advising on complex technical issues to ensure engineering projects for warfare systems are successful from start to finish.

You'll help plan projects, analyze problems, and review systems to meet requirements.

It's a great fit for experienced engineers who enjoy solving tough challenges in a government setting focused on defense technology.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in engineering
  • Providing authoritative advice on complex engineering and technical issues
  • Developing project-planning objectives for engineering programs
  • Performing or directing technical analyses during development phases
  • Organizing and conducting technical reviews to ensure resource adequacy
  • Professional engineering background in life cycle engineering and management
  • Ability to develop and implement solutions to complex problems

Full Job Description

You will serve as a General Engineer in the Integrated Warfare System (IWS) of PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE IWS.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional engineer providing authoritative input and advice on complex engineering and technical issues to ensure engineering requirements are met, developing project-planning objectives for engineering development of current and long range programs, performing or directing technical analyses required during the development phase, or 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:

  • You will serve as a consultant and expert advisor applying advanced concepts, principles, and processes for life cycle engineering and management of various systems, subsystems, equipment, and procedures
  • You will provide scientific, technical, and professional engineering advice and guidance.
  • You will develop and implement recommended solutions to complex problems.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/21/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12911385-26-KH