Interdisciplinary Engineer/Scientist

Naval Air Systems Command; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) China Lake invites applications for the NGAD National Modeling and Simulation Laboratory Lead within the RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GROUP, WEAPONS & ENERGETICS DEPT, WEAPONS MS&A DIV, WEAPONS DISTRIBUTED SIMULATION BR.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12/DP-04, with leadership in M&S, requirements development, V&V, and programmatic support; engineers and scientists with relevant credentials are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12/DP-04 in the federal service or equivalent.
• Experience leading teams in modeling and simulation, requirements development, V&V, and programmatic support (cost, schedule, performance).

Skills

Modeling & Simulation

Requirements development

Verification & Validation

Cost & Schedule

Job description

You will serve as the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) National Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Laboratory Lead in the RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GROUP, WEAPONS & ENERGETICS DEPT, WEAPONS MS&A DIV, WEAPONS DISTRIBUTED SIMULATION BR of NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV CHINA LAKE.

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12/13) or pay band (DP-04) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional engineer/scientist.

• Experience leading teams in modeling and simulation (M&S) engineering, software development and/or systems engineering;
• Experience with requirements development;
• Experience with verification and validation (V&V);
• Experience with programmatic support (cost, schedule and performance).

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/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 0801: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/ 1310: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physics-series-1310/ 1320: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/ 1520: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/mathematics-series-1520/ 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.