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Posted: January 15, 2026 (1 day ago)

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GENERAL ENGINEER

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$102,415 - $158,322

per year

Closes

June 14, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

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

Job Description

Summary

This role involves working as an engineer for the Navy to develop and manage technical aspects of aviation systems, including planning projects, conducting analyses, and ensuring everything meets requirements while balancing costs and timelines.

It's ideal for experienced engineers who enjoy leading teams, staying updated on new technologies, and supporting military programs.

A good fit would be someone with a strong engineering background and at least a year of relevant professional experience.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field meeting OPM basic education requirements
  • At least one year of experience at DP-03 level or equivalent in federal/private sector
  • Provide authoritative advice on engineering and technical issues
  • Develop project-planning objectives for engineering programs
  • Perform or direct technical analyses during development phases
  • Assist in preparing integrated logistics support plans for systems
  • Maintain contact with R&D personnel on new developments

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 of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

In addition to the meeting the Basic Education Requirements listed below for this position, your resume must also demonstrate meeting the minimum qualification at least one year of at or equivalent to the pay band DP-03 in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Your minimum qualification experience must demonstrate the following: Provide authoritative input and advice on all engineering and technical issues and ensures engineering requirements are met; Develops project-planning objectives for engineering development of current and long range programs; Perform or directs technical analyses required during the development phase; Assist in the preparation, planning and development of integrated logistics support plans for assigned systems; Maintains continuous contact with research and development personnel in order to be informed on all new engineering and scientific developments of assigned systems; AND Organize and perform 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= GS-PROF 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 Systems Engineering position supporting the technical baseline development and Acquisition of Naval Aviation Systems.
  • You will apply advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes in research and engineering, test and evaluation, and logistics functions.
  • You will deliver optimized technical solutions that are balances to achieve required technical performance within cost, schedule and technology constraints.
  • You will function as a team lead/project lead/program manager providing technical guidance and meeting customer requirements for products/services.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12865166-26-TEG