SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER (AEROSPACE/MECHANICAL ENGINEER)

SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER (AEROSPACE/MECHANICAL ENGINEER)

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Patuxent River, Maryland

Salary Range: $197200 - $209600 Per Year

Job Summary: You will serve as Principal Technical Manager for the Air Vehicle Engineering Department of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.

Major Duties:

• You will serve as Senior acquisition and sustainment expert for the Air Vehicle Department organizational vision and strategic initiatives aligned with overarching Command, NAWCAD and Air Systems Group priorities.
• You will translate strategic direction and intent into Department and Division level accountabilities (Objectives/Measures) and institutes policy guidelines for strategy realization.
• You will execute all financial responsibilities for the Air Vehicle Department to include cost and scheduling for NAWCAD, higher echelon funding authorities, executing programs and managing lab investments for the department.
• You will determine resource requirements and tasks execution of resources to enable successful outcomes for capabilities delivery and sustainment/ fleet support.
• You will be responsible for developing, executing and defending long-range program plans pertaining to life cycle support for all Air Vehicle Department assigned systems in all pertinent forums.
• You will lead teams of scientists and engineers from the Navy, other U.S. military services, Allies, and industry to solve complex engineering issues arising from the development, test, and in-service operation of Air Vehicle systems.
• You will serve as Command technical authority for Air Vehicle Dept disciplines and decisions related to airworthiness, safety, quality, reliability, supportability and design and certification standards.
• You will represent the Dept of Navy at industry, academia and international meetings for all Air Vehicle Department related events.
• You will supervise large population of highly diverse, skilled and multidisciplinary teams across the Aeromechanics , Structures, Materials Engineering and Subsystems Divisions and executes administrative duties and supervision of all Division Heads

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. Capability to lead multiple and/or diverse teams representing Air Systems Group in DON/DoD in support of Readiness and Sustainment to solve complex engineering issues. TQ #2. Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Air Vehicle Engineering to Lead, Man, Train, and Equip the Air Systems Group Air Vehicle Engineering Department. 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=GS-PROF 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. 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/12913536 3. 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 04/10/2026to receive consideration. Applications received after 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 04/10/2026 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. 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, 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: 2026-04-10