ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Dahlgren, Virginia

Salary Range: $69923 - $156755 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Major Duties:

• You will assist in performing radar analysis, development efforts, and testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, and modifying radar and RF systems.
• You will conduct standard test and evaluation activities including installation, planning and coordination; creating or reviewing plans; preparing for certification reviews; and conducting test and evaluation.
• You will assess radar systems performance and provide input as it pertains to the completeness of satisfying the system's requirements.
• You will test, troubleshoot, analyze, evaluate, and modify radar and RF systems.
• You will support the SPY-6 software sustainment activity through code development, integration, test, and issue identification and resolution.
• You will develop software tools, interfacing hardware to software, GUI development using high level languages (such as Python, C++, JAVA), or model development using languages such as Matlab.
• You will use scientific practices, concepts, and methodologies to assist in recommending solutions to anomalies, justify the approach taken, and present conclusions to other members of the team or the supervisor.
• You will use background investigation, research and discussion to identify and resolve technical, design, and operational issues in support of combat system development.
• You will adapt theory and/or good engineering or scientific practices to the assignment and justify the approach taken, methodology, and conclusions to other members of the team.
• You will provide recommendations to groups and supervisors on technical aspects of systems or concept development and make choices involving several alternatives, developing a total package that is acceptable within time frames and tech constraints.
• You will proactively work with a team of diverse scientists and engineers, to include military, civilian, and contractor reps; participate as an active team member in meetings, testing events, project tasks, and other requirements as assigned.
• You will conduct research and development of new and/or improved systems, advancement of technology, and resolution of problems.

Qualifications: This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled by a General Engineer (0801-series), an Electrical Engineer (0850-series), a General Physical Scientist (1301-series), a Mathematician (1520-series), or a Computer Scientist (1550-series) depending upon the qualifications of the candidate. Applicants in positions with occupational series other than those listed (0801, 0850, 1301, 1520 and 1550) may apply; however, you must apply directly to the series listed in this vacancy that is most applicable to your qualifications. Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, ND-02 (GS-05 through GS-08 equivalency), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Modifying theories and practices and using new and emerging technologies in radar performance analysis and radar systems engineering. Examples of qualifying work includes experience in radio frequency waves including propagation and reflection, signal processing (SP) and its applicability to radar, development of algorithms, and implementing algorithms in software. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: All Professional Engineering Positions, 08XX Electrical Engineering Series, 0850 General Physical Science Series, 1301 Mathematics Series, 1520 Computer Science Series, 1550 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

How to Apply: Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: DLGR_NSWC_jobinfo@navy.mil Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-29