INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER

STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP)

Pittsfield (MA)

Remote

USD 92,000 - 143,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP) in the Department of the Navy seeks a capable engineer to provide IA/CS technical expertise. The position requires a Professional Engineering degree (ABET-accredited) or equivalent combination including calculus and relevant physics/engineering coursework, per OPM standards.

Applicants may meet requirements via ABET credentials or the substitution with education/experience outlined in the OPM guidelines for 08XX and 1550 series.

Qualifications

Professional engineering degree from ABET-accredited college or university.
Or degree with calculus plus five of seven engineering science/physics areas.
1550 Computer Science: bachelor's degree in CS or CS with 30 semester hours in math/stat/CS.
At least 15 of 30 semester hours were in statistics and mathematics including calculus.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise to SPSP regarding Information Assurance/Cyber Security (IA/CS).

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Engineering/physics coursework

Job description

Hiring Agency: STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP)

Key Responsibilities

You will provide technical expertise to SPSP regarding Information Assurance/Cyber Security (IA/CS)

Requirements & Education

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess: 08XX - Professional Engineering Series: Professional Engineering Series (08XX) - Degree: A professional engineering degree from an ABET-accredited college or university; OR a degree with curriculum in differential and integral calculus, with additional courses in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics; or electronics; OR Professional Engineering Series (08XX) - Substitution of Education/Experience: A combination of education and experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering; and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.

The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: (a) professional registration, (b) evidence of successfully passing the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination; (c) successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified above; or (d) successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field, e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering provided that it included at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.

(Note to Applicants: Please see the Qualifications & Education sections of this announcement for a link to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements. OPM guidance indicates that there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience.

This training plan or experience must be well documented and provided at time of application.) OR 1550 - Computer Science Series: Successful completion of a bachelor's degree in computer science. OR Successful completion of a bachelor's or higher degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science.

At least 15 of my 30 semester hours were in a combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP), Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $92344 – $142755/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-11.

Who is eligible to apply?