SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER

Naval Air Systems Command; Ridgecrest (CA); Remote; USD 147,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Air Systems Command in Ridgecrest/China Lake area seeks a Supervisory General Engineer to lead the ORDNANCE TEST & EVALUATION DIVISION, directing propulsion and NDT/Test environments. You will supervise radiography, environmental conditioning and shock/vibration efforts, ensuring robust engineering and program execution.

The role requires an ABET-accredited engineering degree and a strong background in engineering sciences, with emphasis on leadership and organizational direction for

Qualifications

• Engineering degree recognized under OPM standards with ABET-accredited program.
• Education must cover calculus and core engineering subjects as specified.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable per OPM guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Head the division, provide technical oversight and management direction for propulsion and testing.
• Oversee non-destructive testing, radiography, environmental conditioning, and shock/vibration.
• Guide engineering solutions and ensure compliance with standards and policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Engineering oversight

Propulsion knowledge

Radiography familiarity

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Naval Air Systems Command

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER in the ORDNANCE TEST & EVALUATION DIVISION, WEAPONS & ENERGETICS DEPARTMENT of NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV CHINA LAKE.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as Division Head, providing technical oversight and management direction for propulsion, non-destructive test and evaluation in the areas of radiography, environmental conditioning, and shock and vibration.

Requirements & Education

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess: Degree: Engineering.

To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) 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 B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Naval Air Systems Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $146632 – $197200/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 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.