INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER/CHEMIST

To qualify, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12/13 grade level or pay band DP-04 in the Federal service or equivalent in the private/public sector. Specialized experience must include directing RDT&E programs for aviation and maritime fuels and lubricants, establishing technical specifications, leading multidisciplinary teams, and formulating policies.

• Directing research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) programs for aviation and maritime fuels and lubricants.
• Establishing technical specifications and quality assurance requirements for propulsion fuels and lubricants.
• Leading multidisciplinary teams in assessing fuel and lubricant compatibility with military and commercial systems.
• Conducting development and certification efforts for alternative or synthetic fuels and lubricants.
• Formulating policies related to procurement, storage, supply, delivery, and use of aviation and shipboard fuels, including quality assurance measures.
• Representing the agency at national and international technical meetings.
• For the 0830/0861/0893 series: a professional engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program, or registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or Professional Engineer (PE).
• For the 1320 series: a degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering with 30 semester hours in chemistry, plus mathematics through differential and integral calculus and 6 semester hours of physics.
• Experience can include paid and unpaid work, including volunteer service through National Service programs.

Direct research and development of fuels and lubricants for Naval aircraft.

• Provide fuels and lubricants expertise to various aircraft Integrated Program Teams and the fleet.
• Establish chemical and physical property requirements for all air-breathing propulsion fuels and lubricants used by the Navy.
• Develop and execute research to assess operational impacts of fuels from alternate sources and certify flightworthiness.
• Lead RDT&E efforts for Naval fuels (aircraft, missile, and ship), fuels prognostics/diagnostics, fuel handling/filtration, and aircraft ground refueling.
• Lead teams of scientists and engineers from U.S. military services, Allies, and industry to ensure compatibility of military weapon systems with commercial and military aviation and marine fuels worldwide.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees must pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA); certification in the Functional Area and Tier is required within established timeframes.
• May require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS, including remote or isolated sites; must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Telework eligible on an ad-hoc/situational basis at management discretion.

Complete benefits package as a federal employee, including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

• Eligibility for benefits depends on position type (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

• DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP), Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference, Retained Grade Preference, and VEOA eligibles may apply.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) eligibles are welcome.
• Land and base management, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities (Schedule A), and special authorities eligibles may apply.
• If you have questions, email the DON Employment Information Center at [email protected].
• Application documents may be shared outside HR; you may redact SSN/DOB/personal information, but unredacted originals are required if selected.
• Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV) is part of the Naval Air Systems Command, responsible for the research, development, test, evaluation, and support of naval aviation systems. Located at Patuxent River, Maryland, this division focuses on propulsion and power engineering, including fuels and lubricants for aircraft and ships. NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV is named as the hiring organisation for the INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER/CHEMIST post.