Engineer, Systems Engineer

Job Summary

Functional Chief Engineer for the Unmanned Undersea Systems portfolio within the Platforms and Payload Integration Department at Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport Division, RI. This role is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. ND‑5 pay band (GS‑14/15). Travel required (Travel Code
1). Top‑Secret security clearance required. Drug test required.

• You will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, testing / construction of prototypes and production of unmanned undersea vehicle systems in accordance with the technical rigor and systems engineering processes of Code 45 and the Navy.
• You will serve as the senior member of a technical team that performs research, development, test, and evaluation in support of all unmanned systems efforts within Code 45.
• You will be the point of contact with recognized authority for technical and scientific decisions and issues, and will represent the assigned project in decisional meetings, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and program reviews.
• You will optimize the development and integration of innovative technologies in undersea sensors, vehicle design, robotics, navigation, and autonomous behavior for UUV systems to bring these capabilities to operational levels.
• You will advise and consult program managers and engineering teams on research and development programs, collaborating closely with industry partners on contract‑supported Family of Systems projects.
• You will provide review and signature of project technical documents including test plans, reports, drawings, analyses, etc.
• You will maintain technical cognizance of functional area and relationships with sponsoring activities to ensure alignment of technical expectations.
• You will serve as the subject matter expert for Systems Engineering related to unmanned undersea systems and work closely with the project Lead Systems Engineers to ensure requirements are adhered to for customer tasking.

Education: Successful completion of a professional engineering degree (ABET‑accredited) or equivalent, or current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the U.S. or a valid FE examination pass. Alternative qualifications include a curriculum leading to a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate scientific field with at least one year of professional engineering experience under supervision.

Requirements: Evaluations will be conducted after the application process is complete. Applicants will be rated based on competencies:
System Engineering Research and Development, Systems Testing and Evaluation, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Developing Others. Technical assessment tools include Structured Resume Review and Structured Interview. All eligibility requirements must be met by the Final date to receive applications.

Apply online via USAJOBS. Submit a complete application package by 11:59 p.m. EST on 02/25/2026. The package must include a resume (maximum 2 pages) and documentation supporting claims made in the resume. Applications received after the closing date will generally not be accepted.

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