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INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$194,671 - $209,600

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Job Description

Summary

This role involves leading the development and integration of autonomous systems for naval aircraft, focusing on advanced technologies that enhance mission capabilities like targeting and surveillance in challenging environments.

A good fit would be a seasoned engineer or scientist with deep expertise in autonomy, strong leadership skills, and a passion for advancing military aviation technology while upholding government efficiency and constitutional values.

The position requires providing expert advice to various stakeholders and driving research from concept to deployment.

Key Requirements

  • Demonstrated leadership and expertise in autonomy for naval aviation weapon systems
  • Subject matter expertise in principles and practices of autonomy development, design, integration, and analysis
  • Experience leading research, development, test, evaluation, and procurement of autonomous mission systems
  • Ability to collaborate with program managers, external organizations, and stakeholders to establish technical strategies
  • Senior-level technical advisory skills for OPNAV, NAVAIR, DOD, industry, and academia on autonomy technologies
  • Innovation in autonomous systems for ISR, targeting, and effects in manned/unmanned platforms
  • Relevant professional experience in engineering (08XX series) or computer science (1550 series), including volunteer or paid work

Full Job Description

You will serve as the Principal Engineering Technical Manager for Autonomy within Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.

The Secretary of War has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze.

Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your resume must show that you possess the Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications: MTQ #1: Ability to provide expertise and leadership at NAWCAD on Autonomy applicable to Naval Aviation Enterprise weapon systems.

MTQ #2: Subject Matter Expert (SME) in new principles and practices of Autonomy development, design, integration, and analysis.

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=GS-PROF AND All Professional Engineering series, 08XX 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 provide recognized senior-level expertise in the development of Autonomous Mission Systems functionality for use in missions systems (ex. to augment onboard targeting, spectrum sensing, or weapon effects, etc.) for Naval Aviation platforms.
  • You will lead efforts to research, develop, engineer, test, evaluate, standardize, procure, produce, and furnish fleet support of Autonomous Mission Systems and algorithms which have been approved or are planned for service acquisition.
  • You will coordinate and review the full spectrum of Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDTE) efforts applicable to the development of Autonomous Mission Systems technologies.
  • You will collaborate with group leadership team, program managers, and external organizations to establish and document a strategy that drives science and technology resources and support to develop requisite technical capabilities.
  • You will innovate Autonomous Mission Systems to enable dynamic intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting (ISR and T) as well as kinetic and non-kinetic effects for manned and unmanned platforms operating in adverse environments.
  • You will provide senior technical advice and expertise to OPNAV, NAVAIR, PEOs, Navy Fleet Readiness Centers, DOD, ONR, OSD, industry and academia in the field of Autonomy.
  • You will provide expert judgment in leading and transitioning Autonomy technology, products, and multidisciplinary projects that provide a solid foundation for future advanced naval aviation warfighting capabilities.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/12/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12882636-26-MCJ