Mechanical Engineer​/Aerospace Engineer

Fixed Wing Flutter And Dynamics Subject Matter Expert

You will serve as a fixed wing flutter and dynamics subject matter expert on a variety of aircraft platforms.

You will evaluate adequacy of structural dynamics analysis for aircraft designs and modifications.

You will identify structural dynamics problems arising during development or modification of an aircraft and establish the optimal approach to solve the problems.

You will provide structural dynamics input for the planning and execution of research and development programs.

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

Functional Area

and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established time frames.

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.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DP-03 (GS-9/11) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
1) Evaluate adequacy of structural dynamics analysis for aircraft designs and modifications;
2) Identify structural dynamics problems arising during development or modification of an aircraft and establish the optimal approach to solve the problems;
3) Provide structural dynamics input for the planning and execution of research and development programs;
4) Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practices including aircraft structural design and analysis, test methods and data analysis;
5) General knowledge of aircraft structural static and fatigue strength requirements, aerodynamics, stability and control, performance, and flight control systems.
6) Ability to solve in-service aircraft structural problems under trying and immediate circumstances