You will serve as a GENERAL ENGINEER in the Systems Engineering Department, Air Platform Systems Engineering Division, Air Platform Stores Integration Branch of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV. This position is for an APMSE/Lead Systems Engineer for assigned projects related to weapon/stores integration for domestic F-35 A/B/C aircraft. As a senior APMSE, the incumbent is responsible for providing risk assessments to IPT Leaders, Program Managers and Technical Domain Managers.

Duties

You develop requirements and store integration plans to ensure total weapon system performance. You will review and prepare project directives, contract deliverables, detail specifications, test and evaluation master plans (TEMPs) to obtain an overall background and to identify possible integration problem areas. You serve as Navy, IPT and store integration department representative during participation at conferences, design reviews, program meetings, mockup reviews, seminars and symposia. You provide technical inputs and prepares appropriate correspondence and reports such as trip reports, meeting action items, etc. You will develop project planning objectives for engineering development of current and long-range programs. You will perform or direct technical analyses required during the development phases. You will ensure all technical and engineering requirements of the program are met including quality assurance reliability, maintainability, system compatibility, safety engineering, etc. You will act as an engineering planning and management representative for assigned systems at program reviews, contact reviews, briefings, budget hearings etc.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.

Qualifications

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 (GS-12/14) grade level or pay band (DP-04) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following. Examples of specialized experience include:1) Provide authoritative input and advice on all engineering and technical issues and ensures engineering requirements are met: 2) Develops project-planning objectives for engineering development of current and long range programs: 3) Perform or directs technical analyses required during the development phase: 4) Assist in the preparation, planning and development of integrated logistics support plans for assigned systems: 5) Maintains continuous contact with research and development personnel in order to be informed on all new engineering and scientific developments of assigned systems; 6) Organize and perform technical reviews to ensure adequate resources for assigned systems. 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 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.

Education

Contacts

• Address NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV Naval Air Warfare Center Patuxent River, MD 20670-5304 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]