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Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for more information. The primary purpose is apply technical work and professional engineering to modeling and simulation systems that support developmental and operational test and evaluation (DT&E and OT&E) test programs.
['Ensure an integrated approach to modeling and simulation activities applied to test & high end training. Participates in, and ensure integrated test program support do design reviews, Test Plan Working Groups (TPWG), and other test planning activities. Lead the contractor workforce in data collection, reduction, analysis & reporting of simulation tests and training events. Develop, prioritize and reports on organization performance goals and objectives. As a project leader and technical expert, project performance is evaluated and tracked.']
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Basic Qualifications: A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) 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 B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying 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: 1. Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions. 2. Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. 3. Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A. 4. Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all inclusive.) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is equivalent to Federal experience at the next lower grade (GS-11), level, pay band (NH-02), or equivalent (pay schedule, pay band, etc). Specialized experience is designing, integrating, testing, operating, or sustaining distributed computer-network environments supporting advanced aircraft weapon-system simulation. Qualifying experience includes integrating digital and analog processors; cockpit displays and controls; mechanical and electrical interfaces; and flight-program software within representative synthetic battlespaces. IDEAL CANDIDATE: 1 year of experience in computer programming desired. 1 year of experience with Linux Operating Systems desired. 1 year of experience controlling or supporting aircraft operations or test desired. 1 year of experience with Joint Simulation Environment operations desired. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of concepts, principles, and techniques across multiple interrelated and integrated technical and test engineering disciplines applied to human-in-the-loop simulators of advanced aircraft weapon systems (4th, 5th gen and beyond). Ability to apply advanced sensor and weapon systems expertise, to develop and operate test events for complex integrated live virtual and constructive battlespace test events. Technical knowledge of combat aircraft avionics, armament, electronic warfare systems, and related subsystems, including mission planning systems and procedures. Knowledge of the methods, principles, practices, and programs related to development of instructional materials, and training resources to support briefings of advanced weapon systems PVI and tactics information. Knowledge of combat air vehicles, EO/IR/RF weapons & sensors, EW, & signature management with respect to operational flight test planning, execution, and data reduction. Proficient in flight test conduct, coordination, supervision, and data analysis/evaluation as compared with applicable truth sources and model data. Experienced in technical report generation and administrative aspects of flight test programs. Skilled in the use of a variety of computer applications and software, to include high fidelity simulators, sufficient to meet desired test objectives and demonstrate/employ flying procedures and maneuvers in mission training and test events. Ability to plan and organize work, coordinate between various electrical/electronic/aerospace/mechanical engineering and test disciplines; coordinate with USAF, USN, DOD, other federal government agencies, and defense contractors. Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend accurate, timely, and economical solutions. Ability to maintain good working relations and to provide technical leadership and project management oversight and communicate effectively with a broad range of personnel both orally and in writing and to use modern computer software applications in support of communications and presentations. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection. This job announcement may close at any time - apply now! This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.