General Engineer

General Engineer

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $103604 - $198281 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Mission Support Services (AJV), Strategy Directorate AJV-S). Mission Support Services fulfills the FAA mission by providing innovative and strategic direction for infrastructure and airspace design, while ensuring superior execution of policies and procedures.

Major Duties:

• Duties at the I band: This position resides in the Air Traffic Organization, Mission Support Services, Strategy Directorate. A general engineer applies experience with and comprehensive knowledge of engineering disciplines to drive the integration of new technologies into the NAS. The candidate will provide leadership for highly complex and challenging projects, programs, and other work activities under the minimal direction of the manager. The candidate serves as a General Engineer and is responsible for applying comprehensive knowledge, practices, principles, theories, and techniques in dealing with system engineering analysis of emerging technologies and their use of airspace and development of operational strategies. Duties at the J band: This position calls for a proactive engineer to drive the modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through innovative engineering technologies. The role involves leading complex operational research and requirement formulation to ensure air traffic needs are proactively addressed. Utilizing analytical expertise, the engineer will conduct comprehensive studies to identify service gaps and operational vulnerabilities, informing frameworks of operational integration and driving strategic decisions. Advanced knowledge in program management is essential for optimizing resources and developing cost-effective solutions. Responsibilities include conducting multifaceted engineering studies, such as feasibility, life-cycle costing, vulnerability studies, and risk analysis. The role is critical in establishing operational requirements, facilitating discussion amongst multiple stakeholders, and developing strategies for the integration of NAS systems and facilities, ensuring seamless and efficient operations Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management. Develop plans, techniques, and policies to address current or anticipated problems and issues. Works with senior management to solve problems. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves complex technical problems related to engineering projects, using advanced engineering principles and techniques.

Qualifications: To qualify for this position at the I band level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H, FG/GS-12 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience with systems design and integration to clarify alternative concepts that efficiently meet mission capability gaps. Experience using automated tools and financial systems, such as macros, pivot tables, advanced filtering, etc. to create graphics and charts for inclusion in presentations to senior officials. To qualify for this position at J band level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG/GS-13 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience evaluating the performance of engineering systems and recommend improvements. Experience conducting research to develop improved engineering solutions and practices. You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification. Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

How to Apply: Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA. Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible. You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-07