Distinguished Scientist​/Engineer Directed Energy

Position: DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST/ENGINEER FOR DIRECTED ENERGY
Duties

• You will be responsible for creating, formulating, analyzing and undertaking new research and development in Directed Energy (DE) systems, and for creating development innovations in existing programs.
• You will be responsible for translating new ideas and technologies into sound concepts for product development which includes defining the technical approaches, the appropriate technologies to be utilized and major design alternatives.
• You will be responsible for system performance predictions, which involve the application of microwave and laser source development, effects testing, DE warfare, advanced probability and statistics, and propagation theory.
• You will serve as a national technical advisor and leader for technology programs in HPRF weapons, HEL, particle-beam systems, effects testing, offensive and defensive systems engineering, electromagnetic modeling, countermeasures, and pulsed power.
• You will coordinate DE programs across the Navy, as well as representing the Navy in tri-service and non-DoD arenas, with the intent to ensure technical rigor and leveraging opportunities.

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
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment.
• 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 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 position requires access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• 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:

TQ#1. Knowledge and in-depth understanding of directed energy technologies, effects, countermeasures, and weapon system concepts and design.

TQ#2. Demonstrated ability to leverage strategic thinking to formulate and guide a technology-based, systematic approach on large, complex problems to ensure seamless weapon system integration with military platforms and operational doctrines.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-PROF

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All Professional Engineering series, 0801
General Physical Science series, 1301
Physics Series, 1310

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:

For 0801 Professional Engineering Series:
A. Degree: Engineering. Successful…