Interdisciplinary Engineer/Computer Scientist/Mathematician

Naval Air Systems Command; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Air Systems Command in Patuxent River, MD seeks an Interdisciplinary Engineer/Computer Scientist/Mathematician to direct operations of complex digital ranges and oversee real-time simulation environments. Candidates should demonstrate experience with modeling, V&V, and collaborative development across disciplines.

The role requires leading modernization efforts, coordinating with external customers, and guiding multi-spectral environment integration for advanced test applications.

Qualifications

• Directing day-to-day operations of complex digital ranges or simulation facilities for multi-discipline tests.
• Leading baseline software development, modeling, and V&V for real-time synthetic test environments.
• Formulating modernization plans, specs, and architecture upgrades for integrated simulations.
• Leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with external stakeholders and customer organizations.
• Evaluating multi-spectral environments and integrating simulators for advanced tests.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations and mission execution of digital ranges for tests.
• Lead V&V and modeling for real-time synthetic test environments.
• Plan modernization and upgrade system architectures for simulations.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Evaluate multi-spectral environments and integrate simulators.

Skills

Systems engineering

Software development

Modeling & simulation

Tools

Simulation software

Real-time processing

Job description

You will serve as a INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER/COMPUTER SCIENTIST/MATHEMATICIAN in the BATTLESPACE DIV, INT BATTLESPACE SIM & TEST DEPT of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.

In addition to the Basic Requirements, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DP-04 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

1. Directing the day-to-day operations and mission execution of complex digital ranges or simulation facilities to support multi-discipline test and evaluation events;
2. Leading the technical baseline software development, modeling, and verification and validation (V&V) activities for real-time synthetic test environments;
3. Formulating strategic modernization plans, technical specifications, and system architecture upgrades for integrated simulation infrastructures;
4. Leading cross-functional engineering teams and coordinating operational requirements with external technical stakeholders and customer organizations;
5. Evaluating complex, multi-spectral environment generation and integrating simulator assets for advanced system-under-test applications.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: For DP-0801/0850/0855 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf For DP-1520 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/mathematics-series-1520/ For DP-1550 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/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.