INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER
What you'd do
You will serve as the RF Kill Chain Technology Lead in the Sensors, Signal Processing and Exploitation Engineering Division (Code D521200) of NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV CHINA LAKE.
Major duties
You will be the senior technical leader/portfolio manager for projects focused on the development of RF signal processing technology, automatic target recognition technology, and signal exploitation technologies that enable closing kill chain gaps. You will manage a portfolio of projects conducting basic and applied research, technology demonstration and technology transition to Program of Record and other platforms. You will develop and maintain a strategic road map for the related technologies and builds strategic relationships to accomplish larger goals. You will interact with national agencies (OSD, ONI, ONR, etc.), as well as Navy, Army and Air Force agencies to develop concepts and proposals, seek funding, execute projects and transition technology. You will work with IPT leaders and PMA teams to plan, budget and execute transition of capabilities to platforms and works with prime contractors to expedite transition and provide affordable capability to the warfighter before they need the tools.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must 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. Specialized experience includes the following: 1) Communicating clearly and concisely across a diverse audience; 2) Negotiating and collaborating with sponsors to develop, justify, and execute a portfolio of project plans and products; 3) Utilizing knowledge of tactical use cases of radar for electronic warfare and targeting; 4) Making decisions and recommendations that influence projects, programs and policies. 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 AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf 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.
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