Electronics Engineer​/Computer Scientist

Duties

• You will serve as a researcher and the Head of the Visualization and Systems Integration (VSI) Section of the Electronic Warfare Modeling and Simulation Branch.
• You will manage a team of scientists and engineers engaged in advanced simulation Research and Development activities, and transition of these activities to the Fleet and various Warfare Centers.
• You will oversee various research activities, such as: applying new theories and technology developments toward solving complex problems concerning ship defensive systems and making recommendations based on research and study efforts.
• You will provide leadership on developing and enhancing computer analysis and advanced visualization tools for the assessment and interactive display of EW test and simulation results.
• You will manage budgetary and administrative functions including approval of various actions (hiring, promotions, travel, etc.); personnel resources; dissemination of policies/procedures; and completion of action items and budgetary data on projects.
• You will perform key management duties to ensure that adequate resources in engineering expertise, equipment and funding are available to execute current and future projects.

• 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
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• 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 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.
• MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
• 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 is considered Key/Non-Combat Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support of the expeditionary requirements in other than combat or combat support situations.

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11/13 grade level or NP-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate most or all of the following:
1) Developing real-time distributed simulations using advanced methods such as high-level architecture run time infrastructure (HLA/RTI), Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA) and distributed interactive simulation (DIS) protocols;
2) Developing graphical 2-D and 3-D advanced computer displays and animations using the C++ programming language and the Vulkan application programming interface (API);
3) Accurately performing real-time and post-processing of data from tests and experiments with electronic warfare (EW) systems and missile systems; and
4) Communicating effectively and efficiently orally and in writing.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

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 the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:
Applicants must possess: