INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER

To qualify for this DP-5 position.. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12/13) or pay band (DP-04) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional engineer.

• Communicating clearly and concisely across a diverse audience.
• Negotiating and collaborating with sponsors to develop, justify, and execute a portfolio of project plans and products.
• Utilizing knowledge of tactical use cases of radar for electronic warfare and targeting.
• Making decisions and recommendations that influence projects, programs and policies.
• Successful completion of a professional engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program, or alternative education as specified by OPM (e.g., passing the FE exam, PE license, or 60 semester hours in engineering sciences).
• Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or Professional Engineer (PE) may substitute for education requirements.
• Experience can include paid and unpaid work, including volunteer work through National Service programs.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.

Serve as the senior technical leader/portfolio manager for RF signal processing, automatic target recognition, and signal exploitation projects.

• Manage a portfolio of projects from basic and applied research through technology demonstration and transition to Program of Record and other platforms.
• Develop and maintain a strategic road map for related technologies and build strategic relationships to accomplish larger goals.
• Interact with national agencies (OSD, ONI, ONR, etc.) and Navy, Army, and Air Force agencies to develop concepts, proposals, seek funding, execute projects, and transition technology.
• Work with IPT leaders and PMA teams to plan, budget, and execute transition of capabilities to platforms.
• Work with prime contractors to expedite transition and provide affordable capability to the warfighter.
• Communicate clearly and concisely across diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Negotiate and collaborate with sponsors to develop, justify, and execute a portfolio of project plans and products.

New employees must pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

• Current federal employees must meet time-in-band requirements (one year at the next lower level) by the closing date.
• 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 required within established timeframes.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required; subject to random testing.
• May require travel CONUS and OCONUS, including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.

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

• Eligibility for benefits depends on position type (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).
• Telework eligible on an ad-hoc/situational basis at management's discretion.
• Access to the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program.
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching contributions.
• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) pension.
• Life insurance and long-term care insurance options.
• Paid federal holidays, annual leave, and sick leave.

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

• Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet pre-employment requirements, including drug testing.
• If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation for performance appraisals and incentive awards.
• All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• For questions, contact the DON Employment Information Center at [email protected].
• This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at management's discretion.
• The appointment type is Permanent, and the work schedule is Full-time.

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is the U.S. Navy's center for research, development, testing, and evaluation of naval aviation systems. NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV CHINA LAKE, located at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, is a premier research and development facility focused on weapons systems and electronic warfare. This role is within the Sensors, Signal Processing and Exploitation Engineering Division, which develops advanced RF technologies for kill chain closure. NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV CHINA LAKE is named as the hiring organisation for the INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER post.