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Distinguished Scientist​/Engineer Hypersonic Weapon Systems Development & Integration

Job in Dahlgren, King George County, Virginia, 22448, USA
Listing for: Naval Sea Systems Command
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-20
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST/ENGINEER for HYPERSONIC WEAPON SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT & INTEGRATION
Duties
  • You will lead research in the areas of weapon system technology maturation, weapon system development, weapon system control, weapon system integration, and weapon system test and evaluation.
  • You will conduct hypersonic research and development for complex weapon systems.
  • You will guide and influence the direction of hypersonic weapon development efforts at the national, international, DoW, and DoN levels.
  • You will lead multi-disciplinary teams and tasking across DoW, Joint,  DE, NAVSEA, and NSWCDD.
  • You will be expected to perform 50% conducting hypersonic research and development.
  • You will influence and advise the Flag/SES level to improve the depth of knowledge of hypersonic weapon system warfare efforts.
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 War (DoW), 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 complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Top Secret-SCI 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 is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code Program Manager, proficiency level B the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
  • 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 position is a designated Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). You must sign a three-year tenure agreement prior to assuming the position unless a tenure waiver is approved.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • 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

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:

MTQ#1. Expert knowledge in hypersonic weaponeering and warfare to include kinetic processes, modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, integration based on knowledge of tactics, kill chains, countermeasures and weapon system applications.

MTQ#2. Expert knowledge in hypersonic design and performance to include fundamental…
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