General Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: General Engineer (Systems Engineering)

Description

Provide technical guidance for Systems Engineering efforts for the Frigate hull, mechanical/electrical systems, engineering control, ship design, and cybersecurity for new construction of ships in the Frigate class. Serve as a design team lead responsible for liaison with industry prime contractors, shipbuilders, and Navy technical stakeholders. Manage and execute review of engineering requirements and design products to ensure subsystem integration meets operational and readiness requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering technical guidance across hull, mechanical/electrical systems, engineering control, ship design, and cybersecurity

• Coordinate with industry prime contractors, shipbuilders, and Navy Technical Stakeholders

• Review engineering requirements and design products to ensure integration across subsystems

• Develop solutions for ship system technical issues identified during design, construction, and trials; brief resolution plans to program leadership

• Execute technical risk assessments to inform corrective action planning

• Manage annual budgets for support activities and execution of tasked responsibilities

• Manage integrated product teams to resolve complex technical issues within scheduled objectives

• Interface and collaborate with stakeholders including industry and Warfare Centers

Requirements

• US Citizenship

• Suitable for federal employment; pass E-Verify

• Direct deposit pay program participation

• Obtain and maintain interim and/or final security clearance

• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service

• DAWIA certification in the assigned Acquisition Functional Area and category within established timeframes

• At least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to NH-03/GS-13 managing systems engineering projects supporting ship design/development/modernization

• Meet OPM basic education or licensure/exam requirements (ABET engineering degree; EI/EIT or PE; FE exam; or equivalent education as specified)

• Travel required to CONUS and OCONUS; ability to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the type of position held.