ENGINEER/SCIENTIST
Naval Sea Systems Command
Posted: April 15, 2026 (44 days ago)
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$125,776 - $192,331
per year
Type
Full-Time
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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).
This job involves leading a team of engineers focused on developing and supporting electronic warfare systems for the U.S.
Navy, including guiding technical strategies, evaluating systems for fleet use, and collaborating on improvements to ensure naval readiness.
A good fit would be an experienced engineer or scientist with a background in defense technology who enjoys managing projects and providing expert advice on complex systems.
It requires strong leadership skills and a passion for advancing military capabilities through innovation.
You will serve as a MANAGER in the Electromagnetic Spectrum Warfare Department (WX), Maritime Electromagnetic Warfare Systems Division (WXM), Electronic Support Systems Engineering Branch (WXMS) or Electronic Attack Systems Engineering (WXMQ) of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER.
The salary range shown above represents all of the positions within the band, including high grade positions.
This is not a high grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-14 Step 10 (currently $163,514).
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-04 (GS-12/13 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: as a professional engineer or scientist, providing technical guidance and leadership on the execution of technical strategies involving the implementation of system engineering processes for the design, development, and implementation of mission-critical capabilities for an organization.
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 FOR 0801: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf FOR 1301: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ FOR 1501: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/general-mathematics-and-statistics-series-1501star/ FOR 1515: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/ FOR 1550: 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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