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Posted: March 25, 2026 (2 days ago)

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INTERDISCIPLINARY GENERAL/MECHANICAL/AEROSPACE ENGINEER

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$143,913 - $197,200

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GS-14 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This role involves leading engineering teams to integrate propulsion systems into naval aircraft, ensuring safety and efficiency through advanced modeling techniques and coordination with various experts.

It suits experienced engineers with a background in mechanical or aerospace fields who enjoy managing projects, communicating with high-level leaders, and handling technical risks in a military context.

A good fit would be someone detail-oriented and collaborative, with at least a few years in systems engineering for defense projects.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-12/13 level or equivalent as a general, mechanical, or aerospace engineer
  • Training in systems engineering processes, including SETR events
  • Experience managing projects or programs in propulsion and power areas
  • Proven ability to lead diverse engineering teams on tasks or projects
  • Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles
  • Knowledge of financial management (DoW obligations and expenditures) and contract management
  • Strong communication skills with senior leaders (GS-15 or higher) and managing technical requirements

Full Job Description

You will serve as a GENERAL, MECHANICAL OR AEROSPACE ENGINEER in the Air Systems Group, System Safety and Air Systems Integration Department, Air systems Integration Division, Propulsion Integration Branch of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV If selected, your salary will be set according to the established control points of this position which is equivalent to GS-14, Step 10: $143, 913 - $187,093.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12/13 grade level or pay band DP-04 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional GENERAL, MECHANICAL OR AEROSPACE ENGINEER.

Specialized experience must demonstrate all of the following: 1) Training and exposure to systems engineering and the systems engineering process (SETR Events); 2) Experience in at least one Propulsion and Power commodity area through management of a project or program in the research, development or improvement of a Propulsion and Power commodity item;3) Lead a group of diverse engineers in the accomplishment of a task or project; 4) Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principals; 5) Exposure to DoW financial management (obligations and expenditures) and contract management; 6) Demonstrated experience in communications with senior leaders (GS-15 level or higher), and in the management of technical requirements.

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 serve as the Air Systems Group Systems Engineer providing direct access to and coordination of the Air Vehicle and Propulsion and Power engineering team and other internal and external ASG team members as required to meet mission success.
  • You will perform as the lead for model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
  • You will prioritize and coordinate work within the engineering team, and other teams as required.
  • You will ensure appropriate technical representation and facilitating support across the NAVAIR disciplines for the Air Systems Group (ASG) engineering team.
  • You will provide timely and coordinated technical, contractual, and organizational inputs and guidance to the overall program and its master schedule.
  • You will ensure the team identifies, analyzes and explains risk mitigation options in accordance with program risk management plan.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/25/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12910723-26-LR