INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER

Full Job Description

You will serve as an INTERDISICPLINARY ENGINEER (Propulsion Integration Flow Modeling Lead) in the PROPULSION AND POWER ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, MODELING & ANALYSIS DIVISION, AND COMPUTATIONAL FLUID AND DYNAMICS & NOISE BRANCH of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.

The incumbent will serve as Team Leader for Propulsion and Power CFD modeling efforts, CFD tools application to Propulsion & Power design efforts and is responsible for the technical development, training, and mentoring of CFD SME personnel.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-13) grade level or pay band (DP-04) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Providing technical oversight of aircraft power and propulsion systems and associated equipment using professional engineering principles; 2) Establishing and managing project objectives (including cost, schedule, and performance) for the engineering development of current and future systems; 3) Leading and guiding integrated project teams through propulsion integration and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analyses to evaluate risks and direct redesign efforts [propulsion integration includes, but is not limited to inlet, nozzle, and airframe interaction with the propulsion system]; and 4) Informing and supporting design decisions using physics-based modeling of aviation 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 review and provide input to Navy Propulsion System and Engine Life Management Plans (PSMP, ELMP) as well as other Research and Development and Science and Technology long range planning documents.
• You will identify and forecast propulsion flow modeling related technology needs to positively impact new/up rated and/or legacy propulsion systems related to integration into aircraft and test facilities.
• You will evaluate contractor proposals (e.g. new, up-rated, improved reliability/durability) for propulsion system flow design changes and impacts; both steady and dynamic flow design changes and impacts.
• You will monitor current and advanced Propulsion System Development Programs and investigate performance and durability shortfalls that may result from flow design deficiencies.
• You will serve as a cross-platform expert on flow design issues and tools, develop and validate prediction tools, and leverage that knowledge to technically manage specific programs more efficiently and effectively.
• You will coordinate with IPT Teams in the review of “breakout” data packages, establishing test requirements and assessment / inspection of test hardware set-up.
• You will plan, develop, technically direct and manage the CFD tool suite, which is available for government use, and develop new features and capabilities by major RDTE programs for the benefit of current and future propulsion systems.
• You will coordinate the technical/financial aspects of programs with other services and government agencies to investigate the potential of establishing joint service programs so as to avoid duplication of effort.