AEROSPACE ENGINEER

NAVAIR; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVAIR in Jacksonville, FL seeks a F135 Propulsion System Technical Lead within the FST Engineering Division to transition JSF (F-135/F-136) engines from acquisition to a fielded program. You will coordinate efforts across teams to ensure performance and reliability in service.

Responsibilities include developing technical directives, updating manuals, and producing reports and local support documentation. You will serve as the operational expert for multiple engine model-series and contribute

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transitioning JSF engines from acquisition to fielded program.
• Create technical directives, technical manual changes, reports and local support documentation.
• Serve as the operational expert for several engine type-model-series.
• Assist in the development of FRCSE core technologies and capabilities as Depot repair is established.

Job description

You will serve as the F135 Propulsion System Technical Lead for the F-35 Aircraft in the FST ENGINEERING DIV, FST DEPT of FLTREADCEN SOUTHEAST.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

• You will coordinate all efforts required for transitioning the JSF (F-135/F-136) engines from an acquisition program to a fielded engine program.
• You will create technical directives, technical manual changes, reports and local support documentation.
• You will serve as the operational expert for several engine type-model-series.
• You will assist in the development of FRCSE core technologies and capabilities as F-135/F-136 Depot repair is established.

Minimum Salary

125776

Maximum Salary

163514

Position Open Date 11/05/2026

Position Close Date 11/09/2026

Updated Federal Resume Requirements

Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length

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NAVAIR offers an outstanding benefits package.