Interdisciplinary Engineer

Quick Facts

• Provide technical and programmatic leadership for a Naval Aviation Enterprise fiber optics program.
• Design photonics technologies and optical/imaging systems, and conduct testing to validate performance.
• Support acquisition program planning, including requirements, resources, cost, and priorities.

Description

You will lead the Fiber Optics program team by providing technical and programmatic direction for the Naval Aviation Enterprise fiber optics mission. The role includes designing laser/fiber optics technologies and optical or imaging systems, performing testing to establish functionality and limits, and staying current with field developments. You will also apply technical expertise to formulate and guide aircraft fiber optic systems and develop complex project plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and programmatic direction for the NAE Fiber Optics program.
• Design technologies related to light information or light energy (e.g., laser or fiber optics).
• Develop optical or imaging systems (e.g., optical imaging products, optical components, image/signal processing technologies).
• Conduct testing to determine functionality, optimization, and performance limits of photonics systems/components.
• Review current literature, collaborate with colleagues, and participate in continuing education/professional activities.
• Apply field insight and technical expertise to assist with formulation, implementation, and guidance of aircraft fiber optic systems.
• Maintain knowledge of current and future fiber optic specifications and provide technical planning for development/implementation/evaluation.
• Assess and analyze technical projects (system requirements, resources, cost, and customer needs) to create complex project plans.
• Establish workload priorities and manage manpower and funding resources to support acquisition programs.

Requirements

• US Citizen; must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Pass pre-employment drug testing (including marijuana) and be subject to random testing.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• DAWIA certification in the assigned Acquisition Functional Area/category required within established timeframes.
• At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12/13 level (or equivalent) showing aircraft fiber optic systems formulation/implementation/guidance; knowledge of evolving fiber optic specifications and technical program planning; complex project planning from technical assessments; and ability to prioritize workload and manage manpower and funding.
• Education: professional engineering degree requirements (ABET-accredited or equivalent education/licensure path such as EI/EIT/PE or FE exam).

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on the specific position type.