Distinguised Scientist/Engineer For Energetic Systems

Job summary

You will serve as the Distinguished Scientist/Engineer for Energetic Systems at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Naval Sea Systems Command. This position is a direct report to the Technical Director who serves as an SES. This position will serve as the DON senior technical energetic systems expert for Navy and DoD- related programs, and on issues for other Navy, DoD, and DOE laboratories; academic institutions; and private corporations.

Major duties

You will serve as the Department of the Navy (DON) energetic systems expert by providing the technical direction and leadership necessary to coordinate the development of new energetic warheads and application technologies. You will serve as the DON expert in design, lethality, performance assessment, and manufacturing for these energetic systems. You will conduct utility assessments that address improvements in range, speed, terminal effects, signature management, and safety. You will focus on both surface and underwater application of explosive systems and technology. You will direct and conduct energetic system technology transitions to include advanced technology demonstrations and prototyping. You will use of advanced modeling techniques for predicting energetic system integration and utility will be required to meet established Navy and DoD requirements, at the lowest possible cost and with the fewest variables. You will develop and design new energetic system technologies to identify deficiencies and address vulnerabilities, in the areas of energetic systems technology. You will serve as DON energetic systems expert including reactive materials, fuzing, initiation systems, prototypes, energetic material additive manufacturing, model-based systems engineering, AI/machine learning, insensitive munitions.

Qualification

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. Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and execute programs providing innovative solutions in science and technology and research and development areas related to energetic systems and specifically related to utility and warhead development. TQ#2. Demonstrated expertise in energetic system development to include reactive materials, fuzing, initiation systems, prototyping, energetic material additive manufacturing, model-based systems engineering, modeling and simulation, artificial intelligence/machine learning, insensitive munitions, and scale-up and manufacturing. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: All Professional Engineering series, 0801 General Physical Science series, 1301 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 (0801) - 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 the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics; or electronics; OR Substitution of Education/Experience: A combination of education and experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering; and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: (a) professional registration, (b) evidence of successfully passing the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination; (c) successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified above; or (d) successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field, e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering provided that it included at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. (Note to Applicants: Please see the Qualifications & Education sections of this announcement for a link to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements. OPM guidance indicates that there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience. This training plan or experience must be well documented and provided at time of application.); General Physical Science Series (1301) A degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics; OR Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education An advanced degree of Master's or Ph.D. in one of the educational fields listed above is highly desirable.

Evaluations

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Technical Qualifications (TQ) listed above. TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Additional documentation may be required in the interview/assessment process. The Ad-hoc Executive Resources Board (AERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the approving authority. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.