Department of the Navy

AEROSPACE ENGINEER

Cape Canaveral, Florida Full time

AEROSPACE ENGINEER

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Cape Canaveral, Florida

Salary Range: $90173 - $139398 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Major Duties:

  • You will serve as the project engineer for the technical and program management aspects of assigned Underwater Launcher Systems (ULS), Tactical and Support Equipment.
  • You will guide, monitor, coordinate, and interpret technical requirements and engineering specifications for contractor and government design efforts.
  • You will perform analysis, design, and operation of aerospace vehicles and structures, including production, fabrication, operation, and maintenance.
  • You will identify, develop, and implement solutions to problems, risks, and potential outcomes in the assigned program area.
  • You will review and authenticate design disclosure documents, contractor proposals, engineering changes, and trouble/failure reports to verify conformance to requirements.
  • You will represent the Command on numerous committees and working groups with the Department of Defense (DOD), Navy Warfare Centers, contractor personnel, and industry consultants.
  • You will manage team activities, progress, and scheduling to ensure successful project performance.
  • You will provide scientific, technical, professional guidance, and acquisition advice to managers and engineers

Qualifications: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: as a professional engineer providing technical oversight and direction to manage in the design, development, and implementation of aerospace programs or underwater launch programs in order to devise effective solutions that solve program constraints. 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 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.

How to Apply: Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: spfjobs@ssp.navy.mil - Please reference the control number in any correspondence regarding this announcement. Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-20