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Naval Sea Systems Command
Posted: February 5, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Space Systems Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
Salary
$102,415 - $158,322
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 role involves leading the engineering and development of advanced space systems for the U.S.
Space Force, guiding projects from early ideas to full deployment while managing contracts and collaborating with defense partners.
It's perfect for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, working independently, and contributing to national security in space operations.
A good fit would be someone with a strong technical background who can handle program management and build relationships across military and government teams.
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The 0801 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. In addition to the above requirements you can view the experience level requirements here.
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The United States Space Force (USSF) in Dahlgren, VA is searching for a Project Development Engineer to support 2 STS (NH-0801-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).
Description: Are you ready to be the engineering cornerstone for the next generation of America's space warfighting capabilities?
We are looking for a visionary General Engineer to serve as the technical quarterback for critical acquisition programs.
You will be at the heart of the mission, shepherding advanced systems from initial concept all the way through to sustainment.
This isn't just a job; it's a chance to drive the development and delivery of technologies that defend the nation and its allies, ensuring our dominance in the contested space domain.
On a daily basis, you will be the driving force behind the program's technical success.
You'll apply your deep systems engineering and program management expertise to manage contracts, shape acquisition strategies, and solve complex integration challenges.
You will serve as the key technical liaison, collaborating with partners across the DoD, from AFRL and DARPA to the NRO, to ensure your programs stay on the cutting edge.
If you are an engineer who thrives on seeing the big picture, enjoys managing the technical details that lead to mission success, wants the freedom to derive, plan, and execute without daily oversight, and wants to deliver real-world capabilities to the warfighter, then this is the role you've been looking for.
Ideal Candidate: Must have a bachelor's degree with a background in technical engineering topics.
Employee must have a basic understanding of military space operations and have experience interfacing with military personnel. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
Key Skills and Abilities: 1.
Knowledge of processes and procedures related to program management and strategic planning activities needed to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints. 2.
Ability to encourage new ideas and innovations; manage human, financial and information resources strategically and build coalitions to achieve common goals. 3.
Skill in working with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations 4.
Ability to persuade others to accept recommendations, work toward an agreement, and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions. 5.
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 6.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.
7. Ability to identify problems and use sound judgment and decisions to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
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