INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

To qualify for this Interdisciplinary Engineer/Scientist position at DP-5.. You must meet the basic education requirements for the 08XX.. 1310.. Or 1550 series and have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12/13 or DP-04. This experience must include developing EW support equipment, delivering technical solutions with cybersecurity compliance, and managing multi-million-dollar portfolios.

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must meet basic education requirements for the 08XX, 1310, or 1550 series: a degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or a combination of education and experience that provides a thorough knowledge of physical and mathematical sciences.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12/13 or DP-04 in federal service or equivalent in private/public sector.
• Specialized experience must include: (1) Developing, integrating, fielding, and sustaining Support Equipment (SE) Organizational-Level (O-level) maintenance test products for EW and CNI systems for complex platforms.
• Delivering technical solutions that align with acquisition priorities and comply with cybersecurity and software assurance policies.
• Performing senior-level program management, overseeing multi-million-dollar portfolios including budget planning, resource allocation, and risk management, while leading diverse, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Managing, motivating, and developing teams by resolving conflicts and achieving project milestones.
• Current federal employees must meet time-in-band requirements by the closing date.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) and be subject to random testing.

Define EW flight line test and maintenance requirements for system sustainment and deliver test products and solutions to NAVAIR's Domestic and International Community.

• Provide senior-level technical expertise and project leadership support for NAWCWD to ensure EW Support Equipment solutions are effective for current, modern, and future mission objectives.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical expertise ensuring domestic and international partners' EW systems maintain operational availability and interoperability.
• Provide project updates and status reports, present proposals, and provide technical consultation as an EW Support Equipment Engineering and Support Equipment Systems SME.
• Collaborate across services and platforms to deliver solutions supporting EW operations to address current and future gaps for platform availability to the Warfighter.
• Develop, integrate, field, and sustain Support Equipment (SE) Organizational-Level (O-level) maintenance test products for EW and CNI systems for complex platforms.
• Deliver technical solutions that align with acquisition priorities and comply with cybersecurity and software assurance policies.
• Oversee multi-million-dollar portfolios including budget planning, resource allocation, and risk management while leading multi-disciplinary teams.

Must be determined suitable for federal employment.

• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy 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 may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS, including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must meet time-in-band requirements if a current federal employee.

A career with the U.S. government provides a complete benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).
• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits designed to make a federal career rewarding.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on specific benefits offered.

This position is open to current permanent employees of DON, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference eligibles, DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles, and VEOA eligibles.

• Other eligible hiring paths include: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Land and base management, Veterans, Military spouses, Individuals with disabilities (Schedule A), and Special authorities.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Within the Department of Defense, the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA); certification and continuous learning points are required.
• If you have questions or need assistance, email the DON Employment Information Center at [email protected].
• The agency contact address is: NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV POINT MUGU, 575 I Avenue Suite 1, Point Mugu, CA 93042-5049 US.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) at Point Mugu, California, is a premier research, development, test, and evaluation center for the U.S. Navy. It focuses on electronic warfare, weapon systems, and aircraft integration to support naval aviation and national defense. This position is within the Spectrum Warfare Department of the Research & Development Group, which develops and sustains electronic warfare support equipment for domestic and international partners. The department works on modern EW systems to ensure operational availability and interoperability.