General Engineer

General Engineer

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia, Atlantic City, New Jersey

Salary Range: $112283 - $173980 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Program Management Organization (PMO). The PMO provides program and acquisition management for the systems and capabilities that modernize and sustain the National Airspace System (NAS) to advance NAS programs from concept to operation while providing technical support for air traffic control automation and decision support systems.

Major Duties:

• This position is assigned to one of the PMO's directorates and may support key functional areas that provide the following: (1) integrated resource management, engineering planning, analysis and integration, and program health management and acquisition support; (2) services that support decision-making for traffic flow managers and services that go directly to pilots to improve safety and efficiency; (3) implementation and execution of the systems and services that tie ground systems and aircraft together through communications, navigation, weather and aeronautical information and flight services in the NAS; (4) support to aircraft separation services provided by controllers to pilots with accurate and capable surveillance and automation, and (5) implementation and operation of telecommunications services across the NAS. The General Engineer is responsible for applying experience with and comprehensive knowledge of several engineering disciplines such as Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical engineering to serve as either the Project or Implementation Lead for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) large-scale infrastructure programs that transform, modernize and sustain the National Airspace System (NAS). As a principal technical specialist in applying System Engineering technical management processes and tools such as configuration management. Uses technical performance measures tools and technical design tools to facilitate the development of the program acquisition approach, define program scope and coordinate an integrated Master Plan. Traces system requirements using software architecture to lead the development and management of requirements so they align with system functionality and are traceable. Leads system software and hardware engineering team efforts to define system requirements, conduct alternatives analyses, and develop program business cases. Uses comprehensive knowledge of Acquisition Management System policies and processes to evaluates the preparation and implementation of an Acquisition Strategy with an on-going risk/opportunity management process. Formulates an Acquisition Strategy that includes a comprehensive contracting approach that incorporates risk mitigation strategies. Applies experience using advanced automated tracking systems such as Oracle and Delphi to apply and track the program according to FAA policy for financial planning, programing, budget development and execution; and uses advanced 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. Leads efforts to structure an effective requirements development and management effort that traces engineering and technical specification back to the user's system requirements. Plans, monitors, and conducts special projects, studies and initiatives, and conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses. Analyzes highly complex and challenging problems, identifies significant factors, gathers and interprets pertinent data and applies established rules and procedures in order to recommend effective solutions. Contacts are internal and external to the PMO. May act as a senior point of contact for specific projects. Plays a lead role in drafting, reviewing and editing reports or contractual documents for final approval prior to external distribution. Often represents the FAA presents in presenting briefings to obtain consensus/approval on policies. Coordinates significant technical issues and alternatives with representatives from program offices, and private industry. Applies an understanding of labor organizations to decision making and planning. Provides guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and program staff. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues but allow considerable discretion to develop new and innovative approaches.

Qualifications: IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS BELOW IN THE EDUCATION SECTION: You must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, 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 with development and management of complex system technical requirements and development of business case alternatives; AND Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses. 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 their application for employment with the FAA. *All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. * Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.

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. You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. 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: 2026-05-20