INTERDISCIPLINARY INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER/OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST
Naval Air Systems Command
Posted: April 15, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$146,632 - $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 job involves leading engineering or scientific projects in naval research, focusing on managing large software programs for spectrum warfare systems to ensure they're delivered on time and within budget.
It requires overseeing budgets, schedules, and safety while coordinating with teams using modern development methods.
A good fit would be an experienced engineer or scientist with a track record in technical program management and software development in defense or high-tech environments.
You will serve as an Interdisciplinary Engineer/Scientist in the Research & Development Group, Spectrum Warfare Department of NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV CHINA LAKE.
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12/13) or pay band (DP-04) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector in order to perform the duties of an Interdisciplinary Engineer/Scientist.
Specialized experiences must include duties related to the following: (1) Leading or managing technical programs; (2) Estimating, budgeting, executing, and managing a multi-year, multi-million-dollar program(s); and (3) Maintaining system safety responsibilities.
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 08XX Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf 1310 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physics-series-1310/ 1520 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/mathematics-series-1520/ 1550 Series: 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:
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