INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER
What you'd do
You will serve as an Avionics Engineer in the Avionics Engineering Department and V-22 Joint Program Office (PMA-275) of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.
Major duties
You will ensure that all technical and operational requirements are met for the development, integration, and testing of applicable avionics and related modifications. You will facilitate teamwork between the IPTs, NAVAIR competencies, DoD Organizations, Fleet customers, and contractor organizations to implement the proper integration of new and updated hardware and software systems. You will coordinate avionics systems engineering efforts within the assigned Program Office, at contractor facilities, and with the Fleet support teams. You will determine feasibility of integrating various avionics systems with specific attention to the effects on systems due to the unique aircraft environment and operational tactics required by the operator. You will manage a variety of technical disciplines and provide leadership to numerous technical personnel, and ensure technical requirements are met through proper tasking and coordination of available professional/technical resources. You will prepare written and oral presentations stakeholders on project status, technical problems, scheduling, and costs for assigned program/project. You will accomplish other duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience as a Professional Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineer, and/or an Aerospace Engineer equivalent to the STRL DP-04 Pay Band or equivalent GS Grade Level (GS-12/13) in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Examples of specialized experience for this position include: 1) Performing research, development, and life-cycle support for avionics and weapons systems architectures; 2) Developing project-planning objectives for engineering development of current and long range programs; 3) Conducting system integration, test, and analysis necessary to transform operation needs into avionics system descriptions, integrate related technical engineering specialties, and coordinate the efforts of other engineering disciplines; 4) Interpreting policies promulgated by authorities to determine their effect on assigned program needs; 5) Directing the planning of resources to accomplish major blocks of the engineering endeavor; and 6) Assisting in determining the direction of technical work performed by others as well reviewing work of others and providing coordination and critical insights into their progress towards meeting agency mission and program goals. Additional education and qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management websites: 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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