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Posted: March 31, 2026 (2 days ago)

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INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER/PHYSICIST/SCIENTIST

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$146,632 - $197,200

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GS-13 Pay Grade

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).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading the design, development, and management of a secure data warehouse system for naval air operations, ensuring it handles critical data efficiently and securely.

You'll work hands-on with computer systems, networks, and software while collaborating with teams to meet mission needs.

It's ideal for an experienced engineer or scientist with strong technical skills in data processing and security, who enjoys solving complex problems in a high-stakes environment.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, computer science, or related field (basic educational requirement)
  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-13 or equivalent level in data processing and system architecture
  • Proficiency in Unix-based platforms (e.g., BSD, Solaris) for developing high-availability systems
  • Experience implementing multi-level security environments using trusted OS like SELinux or Solaris Trusted Extensions
  • Skills in full-cycle development: planning, design, implementation, testing, and configuration management
  • Ability to interface with customers to translate needs into technical requirements
  • Hands-on experience with Linux, Windows, Oracle servers, and Cisco networking equipment

Full Job Description

You will serve as a the Subject Matter Expert Chief Engineer for the Exodus Data Warehouse in the RANGES/TRGTS OPS/INSTRMTN & LABS GROUP of NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV CHINA LAKE.

In Addition to meeting the basic educational requirement: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) or pay band (DP-04) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate some or all of the following: 1) Architecting and developing robust data processing solutions on UNIX-based platforms, ensuring high availability and performance for mission-critical systems.

2) Implementing and managing multi-level security (MLS) environments using trusted operating systems, such as Solaris with Trusted Extensions or SELinux, to enforce stringent data protection policies.

3) Interfacing with diverse customers and stakeholders to translate needs into technical requirements and clearly articulate complex system capabilities.

4) Defining and managing full-cycle development and test environments to drive continuous hardware and software technology improvement projects.

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 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/1500/computer-science-series-1550/ 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 perform hands-on system and network engineering and administration in a Unix (BSD, Solaris, etc), Linux, and Windows environment with Oracle servers and Cisco networking equipment.
  • You will design and document system architecture.
  • You will oversee all aspects of hardware/network/software development: planning, requirements, system design, detailed design, implementation, testing, information security, and configuration management.
  • You will work with range infrastructure to establish efficient and effective data delivery mechanisms to the warehouse, for both real-time and post-test products.
  • You will oversee all aspects of hardware / network / software development: planning, requirements, system design, detailed design, implementation, testing, information security, and configuration management

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/31/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12922508-26-ALK