ENGINEER​/SCIENTIST Security Clearance

Position: ENGINEER/SCIENTIST with Security Clearance
Duties
* You will serve as a Test and Evaluation Engineer to plan and conduct testing on advanced weapon control systems that include both software and hardware and are crucial for enabling next generation weapons.
* You will collaborate across all functional areas within the organization and among external stakeholders.
* You will support the development of testable requirements and project test strategies.
* You will use advanced techniques and knowledge to develop and document methodologies for weapon systems testing and evaluation independently.
* You will conduct test evaluation of weapon control systems during development and prior to formal release both in the laboratory and in the field independently.
* You will analyze and report the results of software, hardware, or interoperability testing without supervision.
* You will work with hardware and software developers to troubleshoot, provide feedback, and offer recommendations for issues found during testing and report results through documentation and tickets. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Must be a US Citizen.
* Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
* Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
* New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
* Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
* You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
* This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition

Functional Area

and category assigned to the position is required within established category time frames.
* This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 671, proficiency level Basic. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
* This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. Qualifications This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled by a General Engineer (0801-series), a Mechanical Engineer (0830-series), an Electrical Engineer (0850-series), a Computer Engineer (0854-series), an Electronics Engineer (0855-series), an Aerospace Engineer (0861-series), a General Physical Scientist (1301-series), a Physicist (1310-series), an Operations Research Analyst (1515-series), a Mathematician (1520-series), or a Computer Scientist (1550-series) depending upon the qualifications of the candidate.

Applicants in positions with occupational series other than those listed (0801, 0830, 0850, 0854, 0855, 0861, 1301, 1310, 1515, 1520 and 1550) may apply; however, you must apply directly to the series listed in this vacancy that is most applicable to your qualifications. In addition to the basic education requirement, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at the ND-03 pay band (GS 9-11 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional engineer or scientist with experience in test and evaluation of software systems.

Examples of qualifying experience may include:
* * Experience in planning, conducting, and reporting the results of test and evaluation of software and hardware systems.
* Experience leading a team of test and evaluation personnel, delegating tasks, and fostering collaboration. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR):
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. Education Applicants must meet at least one of the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:
* Professional Engineering Series (08XX) - Degree: A professional engineering degree from an ABET-accredited college or university; OR a degree with curriculum in differential and integral calculus, with additional courses in five of…