ENGINEER

US-Naval-Sea-Systems-Command; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Naval Sea Systems Command in Dahlgren, VA seeks a professional engineer with at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-03/GS-09–11 level. The role focuses on CVN-based Combat Systems integration (SSDS, NSSMS, RAM, CIWS, and MK 38) into the shipboard environment.

Experience in planning, coordinating, and collaborating across programs and ships is valued; federal service or equivalent private/public sector background is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience demonstrating knowledge in CVN based Combat Systems (SSDS, NSSMS, RAM, CIWS, MK 38) and integration into shipboard environment.
• Experience in planning and executing system integration within a ship's operational context.

Skills

Professional engineer

System integration

Tools

SSDS

NSSMS

RAM

CIWS

MK38

Job description

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-03 pay band (GS-09 through GS-11 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: as a professional engineer demonstrating knowledge/experience in one or more of the following CVN based Combat Systems (Ship Self Defense System (SSDS), NATO SeaSparrow Surface Missile System (NSSMS), RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM), Phalanx Close In Weapon System (CIWS), and MK 38 Machine Gun System (MGS)). The Candidate is expected to have knowledge/experience in processes and organizations involved in the planning and execution of the integration of these systems into the physical shipboard environment.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

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.