Interdisciplinary Engineer/Scientist (CYBER)

Interdisciplinary Engineer/Scientist (CYBER)

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Salary Range: $138595 - $180178 Per Year

Job Summary: You will serve as an Interdisciplinary Engineer/Scientist in the Cyber Engineering Department of NSWC PHILA DIV.

Major Duties:

• You will act as a senior scientist/engineer in a technical organization performing work requiring application of advanced scientific or engineering theories and techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices.
• You will apply engineering and scientific theories and principles involving design, construction and operation of computer/digital technology-based systems.
• You will perform software development and support toward the goal of a secure Information Technology (IT) system and to integrate devices into a distributed yet secure ship system.
• You will develop, design, test, evaluate and maintain computer/digital technology-based hardware, and software-based systems in an integrated manner, to insure systems engineering.
• You will research into technological areas related to engineering of hardware and software solutions and analyze system specific detail requirements and conceptual design of a total system.
• You will be responsible for the design and development of the Landing Dock Platform (LDP) machinery control systems throughout the full software development lifecycle that support the technology area of Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical controls.

Qualifications: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating technical leadership in the strategic planning, full lifecycle management (SDLC), and delivery of complex software-intensive programs; managing real-time machinery control systems, encompassing the leadership of cross-functional teams through requirements analysis, new development, and in-service sustainment using modern Agile and DevSecOps methodologies; and managing complex system integration across software, hardware, and external vendor interfaces while successfully implementing Risk Management Framework (RMF) cybersecurity controls for embedded environments. 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 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.

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. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. 2. 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 must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 05/18/2026to receive consideration. Applications received after 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 05/18/2026 will generally not be accepted. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed. Please do not submit multiple resumes. For additional information on viewing your application status, click https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. 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, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documents are legible and accurate. Human Resources will not modify a resume or change an applicant's answer to a question, even upon request.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-18