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SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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Location

Salary

$143,913 - $197,200

per year

Closes

February 3, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of engineers and scientists in the naval aviation sector, focusing on integrating human factors into system design, modifications, and updates for military equipment.

The role requires overseeing projects from early development through acquisition and support, while mentoring staff and representing the team in high-level meetings.

It's a great fit for experienced technical leaders with a background in engineering or science who enjoy managing interdisciplinary teams in a defense environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at NM-04 level or equivalent, including workforce management and technical direction
  • Strong understanding of interrelationships between human systems disciplines to guide employee development
  • Knowledge of Human Systems Integration policies, processes, tools, and procedures
  • Detailed expertise in systems engineering and integration
  • Proficiency in project management, planning, development, and execution
  • Ability to lead teams, mentor junior personnel, and represent programs in reviews and briefings
  • Basic educational requirements in engineering (0801), physical science (1301), psychology (0180), or physiology (0413)

Full Job Description

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER/SCIENTIST in the HUMAN SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPT, SYSTEM ENGRG & INTEGR DIV of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (NM-04) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate some or all of the following: 1) Providing overall management and technical direction of the assigned workforce, processes, and products; 2) Understanding of the interrelationships between Human Systems disciplines to effectively guide employee development and meet customer demand signals; 3) Ensuring effective planning, development, and execution of programs; 4) Demonstrating knowledge of Human Systems Integration policies, processes, tools, and procedures; 5) Demonstrating detailed knowledge related to systems engineering and integration; and 6) Utilizing project management/coordination policies, processes, procedures, and responsibilities.

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 0180: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/psychology-series-0180/ 0413: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/physiology-series-0413/ 0801: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/ 1301: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ 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 leadership for systems currently fielded but undergoing major modifications and mission equipment updates.
  • You will provide systems engineering and integration leadership for systems in initial phases of acquisition life cycle (pre-production).
  • You will be responsible for technical management of the acquisition and support of assigned systems.
  • You will act as the systems engineering planning and management representative for assigned systems at program reviews, contract reviews, briefings, budget hearings, etc.
  • You will be responsible for leading teams and mentoring junior personnel.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/28/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/28/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12869808-26-YNS