GENERAL ENGINEER at Naval Air Systems Command

You will serve as the Senior Scientific Technical Manager, Chief Engineer (CHENG) for Support Equipment (SE) and Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Group for the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD).

Major duties

• You will serve as the principal Technical Warrant Holder for SE and ALRE systems engineering across the Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE).
• You will serve as the expert in SE/ALRE systems engineering life-cycle policy, and provide authoritative advice that shapes major acquisition Programs, sustainment strategies, and future capabilities.
• You will identify and resolve real fleet issues related to complex and complicated SE and ALRE.
• You will provide expertise in all areas of the acquisition lifecycle (ideation, development, prototyping, testing, production, fielding, and in-service) of a broad range of programs across both SE and ALRE.
• You will lead and coordinate NAE Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR) activities for NAWCAD Lakehurst and frequently serve as Independent Technical Review Board (ITRB) member and SETR Chair.
• You will provide technical authority for all SE and ALRE systems engineering, and establish technical framework, standards, and best practices for requirements, design, integration, test, certification, fielding, sustainment, and modernization.
• You will lead the development, implementation and improvements of SE/ALRE systems engineering policy and processes, including requirements management, risk management, SETRs, configuration management, and verification/validation.

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your resume must show that you possess the Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications: TQ 1. Recognized as a senior technical expert with demonstrated expertise in Support Equipment and Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment concepts, design, manufacture, test, acquisition, and in-service support. Shows proven competence in guiding complex technical solutions across the Naval Air Enterprise to ensure safe operation of ALRE and SE systems while providing lethal capability to the Fleet. Has deep background and expertise in DOD/DOW acquisition and DON airworthiness processes. TQ 2. Has demonstrated ability to achieve operationally significant results in fielding and providing in-service support to Aviation Support Equipment and Aircraft Launch and Recovery Systems. Has shown ability to work across disparate disciplines and organizational lines to achieve mission success in timely and solution constrained environments. Has also shown ability to manage and influence mid-term and longer-term systems to ensure future fleet capability and lethality. 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=GS-PROF AND Professional Engineering Series, 0800 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.