ENGINEER/SCIENTIST
Job Description
Department of the Navy
Naval Sea Systems Command
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division
Summary
This flyer serves as a public notice to inform interested applicants about anticipated job vacancies. Please note that applications will not be accepted through this flyer. To be considered, applicants must carefully follow the instructions provided in the “How to Apply” section. Actual vacancies may or may not be filled as a result of this announcement. Applicants responding to this flyer will not receive Notice of Result letters.
Eligibility
- Open to the public
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, National, or owe allegiance to the U.S.
- Clarification: Only U.S. Citizens will be considered
Duties
As a Systems Engineer with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, you will work in either the Strategic Systems Analysis and Assurance Division (A10) or the Strategic Systems Design and Implementation Division (A20). Your responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with teams to develop future requirements and system/software architectures for weapon control system modernization
- Leading systems engineering analyses and developing models using SysML/UML, Simulink, and mathematical tools
- Contributing to or leading Digital Engineering initiatives, trade studies, and requirements refinement for fire control products
- Analyzing, recommending, and planning new system/software developments or modifications
- Leading systems engineering efforts throughout various acquisition phases
- Developing design trade studies, documenting decisions, and problem-solving to ensure rigorous development paths
- Coordinating across multiple functions and organizations to clarify tasks and deliver solutions
- Participating in daily stand-ups, program reviews, and sponsor-level meetings
Requirements
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be suitable for federal employment
- Must participate in direct deposit pay program
- Must pass E-Verify employment verification
- Must register for Selective Service if applicable
- Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance before starting
- Position covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA); certification required within the assigned acquisition category
- Classified as a Cyberspace Workforce position; must maintain applicable qualifications
- May require travel domestically and internationally, including remote locations
Qualifications
This interdisciplinary position may be filled by candidates from various occupational series such as Engineering (0801, 0830, 0850), Physical Science (1301), Physics (1310), Operations Research (1515), Mathematics (1520), or Computer Science (1550).
To qualify at the ND-4 level:
- Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to ND-3 (GS-9 to GS-11 level) demonstrating systems engineering principles in analysis, design, and management of engineering tasks and programs.
To qualify at the ND-3 level:
- Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to ND-2 (GS-5 to GS-8 level) with basic systems engineering skills applied to developmental assignments.
Education may substitute for experience at the ND-3 level (e.g., master’s degree or equivalent graduate education). There are no education substitutions for ND-4 level.
Education requirements vary by occupational series — degrees in engineering, physical sciences, mathematics, computer science, or related fields with relevant coursework are required. Applicants must submit transcripts.
Application Instructions
Submit your complete resume and any required supporting documents to:
[email protected]
Please include announcement number DE-12559224-24-BM in the subject line.
- Faxed applications are not accepted
- Applications must be received by the closing date
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all documents are legible and complete
- Incomplete applications may be disqualified
