ENGINEER/SCIENTIST
Naval Sea Systems Command
Posted: March 25, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$106,437 - $163,514
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves leading technical efforts to design, test, and integrate electronic systems for military surveillance and engagement technologies, such as those used in drone defense programs.
You'll coordinate teams, manage planning for test events, and handle risks to keep projects on track.
It's a great fit for experienced engineers who enjoy guiding teams in high-stakes defense work and have a background in electronics or systems integration.
You will serve as a TECHNICIAN in the Maneuver, Surveillance & Engagement Division (MXP), Multi-Sensors Surveillance Systems Branch (MXPN) 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-13 Step 10 (currently $138,370).
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower band, NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: providing technical engineering leadership and guidance for improved design, development, testing, or integration of electronic systems (e.g.
maneuver, surveillance, engagement) to mitigate risk and support technological advancement of warfare 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 Electronics Technical Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electronics-technical-series-0856/ Technical and Medical Support Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards 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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