SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER/ARCHITECT
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
Posted: April 15, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$128,323 - $196,225
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 as the top technical expert for a naval command in Pennsylvania, advising on engineering policies and overseeing the development and safety of critical submarine and underwater systems.
It requires managing budgets, personnel, and technical reviews to ensure high-stakes naval projects meet strict quality and safety standards.
A good fit would be an experienced engineer with a strong background in naval or defense technology, leadership skills, and a passion for precision in mission-critical work.
You will serve as a MANAGER in the SNIOR CIVILIAN'S OFFICE of NAVSEALOGCENKYPTDIVNUWC MECH PA located in Mechanicsburg, PA.
This position is the Chief Engineer and Engineering Support Department Head This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project.
The ND-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-14 and GS-15.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level ND-04 (GS-12/13 equivalency) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional Engineer managing the technical oversight of research, development, or acquisition of naval systems.
Examples may include applying expertise in high-consequence naval systems (such as SUBSAFE/Level One, Deep Submergence, Dry Deck Shelter, Submarine Fly-By-Wire, or Seal Delivery Vehicle (SDV) programs); applying experience and familiarity with generation, review, and final certification of Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) including covering material traceability, fabrication processes, and/or system testing; or demonstrating a proven record reflecting suitability for holding technical warrant authority for safety and mission-critical programs.
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:
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