INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER
Naval Air Systems Command
Posted: February 23, 2026 (0 days 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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Entry salary: $74,441 | Full performance (GS-13): up to $115,079
Career ladder: Start at GS-12 and advance to GS-13 with experience.
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This role involves working as an expert engineer in propulsion and power systems for naval aircraft, providing technical guidance, leading teams, and ensuring projects meet goals for design, testing, and evaluation.
It's ideal for experienced engineers with a background in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, chemical, or industrial fields who enjoy overseeing complex defense projects and collaborating with diverse teams.
The position requires strong leadership skills and the ability to handle planning, resources, and stakeholder needs in a high-stakes environment.
You will serve as a Professional Engineer in one of the following occupational series: 0830/0861/0850/0893/0896 as well as a Test Methods and Facilities Subject Matter Expert in the Propulsion and Power Engineering Department of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience as a Professional Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Chemical Engineer, and/or an Industrial Engineer equivalent to the STRL DP-04 Pay Band or equivalent GS Grade Level (GS-12/13) in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Examples of specialized experience for this position include: (1) Applying professional power and propulsion systems engineering working knowledge to provide technical oversight of aircraft system and associated system equipment; (2) Developing project planning objectives, including cost, schedule and performance for engineering development of current and long range weapons system programs; (3) Providing technical leadership and guidance to integrated program/project team members in support of assigned propulsion and power system and subsystem design, development, integration test and evaluation requirements; and (4) Functioning as a liaison with internal and external to ensure assigned aviation program needs are addressed and program goals are met.
Additional education and 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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