Interdisciplinary
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Posted: April 1, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$142,452 - $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 being an expert in designing, testing, and supporting safety mechanisms for naval explosives and weapons systems, from initial development through ongoing use in the military.
You'll work closely with Navy programs, industry partners, and review panels to ensure these components are safe, reliable, and meet standards.
It's a great fit for experienced engineers or scientists with deep knowledge in munitions technology who enjoy solving complex technical challenges in a government defense setting.
You will serve as a Fuze Subject Matter Expert in the Explosive Ordnance Engineering Group (SEA 05) in the Naval Systems Engineering Directorate (SEA 05) of NAVSEA HQ FIELD SUPPORT.
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 next lower grade level (GS-13) or pay band (NH-03) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating the following: (1) technical knowledge of fuze design and/ or production- safe and arming devices, preferably mechanical and electrical fuze/Safe and Arm (S&A) knowledge; (2) designing and testing fuze/S&A devices used for munitions of various types (i.e.
mining, large caliber guns, missiles, torpedoes, etc.); (3) participating in or supporting Fuze and Initiation Safety Technical Review Panel (FISTRP) board reviews- preparing material, reviewing designs, etc.; (4) technical knowledge of fuze sensor types and understanding of fuze/S&A timing and operational environments; (5) technical knowledge of life-cycle and survivability predictive methods, and/or testing for fuzes; and (6) technical knowledge of fuze and warhead interfaces and/or initiation train expertise.
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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physics-series-1310/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/ 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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