Interdisciplinary Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Interdisciplinary Engineer (Mission Systems Group, Avionics Engineering)

• Work focus: Engineering for research, test and evaluation, and logistics; solving complex problems and delivering optimized solutions

Description

You will perform project/program engineering using advanced theories and processes in mission systems and avionics-related functions. You will identify and solve complex engineering problems with competing objectives, variables, and constraints, and deliver optimized technical solutions aligned to performance, cost, schedule, and technology needs. You may serve as a project/program/team lead or team member providing technical guidance within integrated teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering duties across research, engineering, test and evaluation, and logistics

• Identify and solve complex problems with competing objectives, variables, and constraints

• Deliver optimized technical solutions balancing technical performance with cost, schedule, and technology constraints

• Lead or contribute to project/program/team efforts and provide technical guidance

• Manage a small to medium scope/segment of a project/program

• Apply tools and methods including Risk Management, Configuration Management, Data Management, trade-off analysis/trade studies, technical performance measurement, technical reviews, modeling and simulation, and earned value management

Requirements

• US citizenship and suitability for federal employment

• Pass E-Verify (for eligible new hires)

• Meet time-in-grade requirements (current federal employees applying for GS jobs)

• Direct deposit participation

• Selective Service registration requirement for eligible male applicants

• Obtain and maintain interim and/or final security clearance

• Maintain DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification (cyberspace workforce position)

• Complete required DAWIA certification in assigned functional area and tier within established timeframes

• Pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) and compliance with random testing

• Travel to other commands, universities, contractor plants, and sponsor headquarters as required

• At least 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-11/DP-03, including: radar/antenna engineering; design/simulate/fabricate active and passive components; characterize antenna radiation patterns and gain; and conduct radar signal and detection analysis

• Meet OPM basic education/registration requirements (e.g., ABET-accredited engineering degree; EI/EIT/PE; FE exam; 60 semester hours meeting engineering criteria; or qualifying related bachelor with supervised professional engineering experience)

Benefits

A comprehensive federal benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.