INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER
Naval Air Systems Command
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INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER
Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$143,913 - $187,093
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as an engineer for the Navy's air systems team, focusing on designing, managing, and improving aircraft engines and power systems through research, testing, and team coordination.
It supports naval research projects by planning technical requirements and overseeing execution to meet engineering goals.
A good fit would be an experienced engineer with a background in aviation propulsion who enjoys leading teams and handling project budgets.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to DP-04 grade level in federal or equivalent sector
- Expertise in aircraft turbine engine engineering
- Experience in engineering project and program management
- Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
- Experience executing Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) projects
- Knowledge of resource and financial management
- Professional engineering background (per OPM standards for 0800 series)
Full Job Description
You will serve as an INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER in the AIR SYSTEMS GROUP, PROPULSION AND POWER ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DP-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Expertise in aircraft turbine engine engineering; 2) experience in engineering project and program management; 3) experience leading and mentoring teams; 4) experience executing Research, Development, Test and Evaluation projects; 5) knowledge of resource and financial management.
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 provide both technical engineering and program management support to the Office of Naval Research (ONR) funded efforts.
- You will coordinate all aspects of Propulsion and Power from strategic planning, organization of technical SME skills to oversight of project execution.
- You will plan and develop all system technical requirements, development and implementation of program plans, and the coordination of technical work efforts by NAWCAD engineers and contractors.
- You will provide authoritative input and advice on all engineering and technical issues to ensure that all engineering requirements are met.
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