DISTINGUISED SCIENTIST/ENGINEER FOR ENERGETIC SYSTEMS

DISTINGUISED SCIENTIST/ENGINEER FOR ENERGETIC SYSTEMS

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Indian Head, Maryland

Salary Range: $186207 - $228000 Per Year

Job Summary: You will serve as the Distinguished Scientist/Engineer for Energetic Systems at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Naval Sea Systems Command. This position is a direct report to the Technical Director who serves as an SES. This position will serve as the DON senior technical energetic systems expert for Navy and DoD- related programs, and on issues for other Navy, DoD, and DOE laboratories; academic institutions; and private corporations.

Major Duties:

• You will serve as the Department of the Navy (DON) energetic systems expert by providing the technical direction and leadership necessary to coordinate the development of new energetic warheads and application technologies.
• You will serve as the DON expert in design, lethality, performance assessment, and manufacturing for these energetic systems.
• You will conduct utility assessments that address improvements in range, speed, terminal effects, signature management, and safety.
• You will focus on both surface and underwater application of explosive systems and technology.
• You will direct and conduct energetic system technology transitions to include advanced technology demonstrations and prototyping.
• You will use of advanced modeling techniques for predicting energetic system integration and utility will be required to meet established Navy and DoD requirements, at the lowest possible cost and with the fewest variables.
• You will develop and design new energetic system technologies to identify deficiencies and address vulnerabilities, in the areas of energetic systems technology.
• You will serve as DON energetic systems expert including reactive materials, fuzing, initiation systems, prototypes, energetic material additive manufacturing, model-based systems engineering, AI/machine learning, insensitive munitions.

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. Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and execute programs providing innovative solutions in science and technology and research and development areas related to energetic systems and specifically related to utility and warhead development. TQ#2. Demonstrated expertise in energetic system development to include reactive materials, fuzing, initiation systems, prototyping, energetic material additive manufacturing, model-based systems engineering, modeling and simulation, artificial intelligence/machine learning, insensitive munitions, and scale-up and manufacturing. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: All Professional Engineering series, 0801 General Physical Science series, 1301 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: Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Complete resume. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show evidence of the TQs to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, job title, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER. 2. Complete assessment questionnaire. For a quick preview of the assessment questionnaire click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12864617 3. Supporting documentation that supports all of the claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 02/17/2026. Applications received after 02/17/2026 will generally result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed. Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://mydon.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process so please plan appropriately. Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.

Application Deadline: 2026-02-17