Engineer/Scientist

May 10, 2025
Urgent

Job Description

Agency: Department of the Navy
Location: Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

Job Summary:

The Department of the Navy is seeking qualified candidates for an Engineer/Scientist position within the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. This is a public notice flyer to inform applicants of upcoming job openings. Please note that applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested individuals must follow the application instructions listed in the “How to Apply” section to be considered. This flyer may or may not lead to actual vacancies being filled.

Who Can Apply:

  • U.S. Citizens and Nationals

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Long Range Fires (LRF) Safety Engineer/Scientist, your primary duties will include:

  • Supporting the LRF capability development by performing safety engineering tasks for systems such as Naval Platforms, Combat Systems, and Weapons.
  • Collaborating with various stakeholders, including Navy management, DoD agencies, private industry, and academic partners.
  • Conducting hazard analysis and safety risk assessments at both the System of Systems (SoS) and integrated weapons control system levels.
  • Developing, implementing, and tracking systems safety engineering plans, risk assessments, and related documents.
  • Leading safety engineering activities across the LRF lifecycle, from research and development to operations, ensuring all stages are covered by comprehensive safety assessments.
  • Participating in technical reviews of safety program artifacts and advising on system safety-related decisions.
  • Coordinating and assisting in the preparation of safety-related research proposals and reports.
  • Monitoring technical risks and applying risk management concepts to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
  • Providing expert safety engineering advice to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Participating in Safety Review Boards and program certification panels.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • ND-4 Level (GS-12/13 equivalent): At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-3 level (GS-9 through GS-11). This experience must demonstrate your ability to apply professional safety engineering principles to control hazardous conditions.
  • ND-3 Level (GS-9/11 equivalent): At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-2 level (GS-5 through GS-8). This experience must involve applying basic safety engineering techniques to analyze and control hazardous conditions.

Educational Requirements:
Applicants must meet the following educational qualifications:

  • Professional Engineering Series (08XX): A professional engineering degree from an ABET-accredited institution, or a degree in an engineering-related field with coursework in key engineering subjects.
  • Physics (1310): A degree in physics or related field with sufficient coursework.
  • Chemistry (1320): A degree in chemistry or related field with additional coursework in physics and mathematics.
  • Operations Research (1515): A degree in operations research or related field with relevant coursework.
  • Mathematics (1520): A degree in mathematics or related field with advanced mathematical coursework.
  • Computer Science (1550): A degree in computer science or a related field with coursework in mathematics and statistics.

Certifications and Security Clearance:

  • This position requires a Top Secret security clearance and the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, including random drug testing.
  • Applicants must obtain certification under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) within specified timeframes.

How to Apply:

To apply, submit your resume and application package to the following email: [email protected]. Please reference the announcement number DE-12424377-24-BM in the subject line. Ensure that your application is submitted before the closing date of this flyer.

Required Documents:

  • A detailed resume, including relevant experience, education, and certifications.
  • Transcripts to support educational claims.
  • Additional documentation such as veterans’ preference forms, if applicable.

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