Engineer/Scientist – Naval Sea Systems Command
Naval Sea Systems Command, Dahlgren, Virginia, United States
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD)
Full Time, Permanent. Work schedule: Full-time. Travel Required: Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position. Telework eligible: Yes – This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management. Remote job: No. Relocation expenses reimbursed: No.
Open: 11/13/2026 to 05/14/2027
Salary: $102,415 – $158,322 per year. Pay scale & grade ND 4. Promotion potential: None.
This job is open to: The public – U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Summary: This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the ‘How to Apply’ section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
How to apply: Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to DLGR_NSWC_jobinfo@navy.mil. Please reference job announcement number DE-13115392-27-BWH when submitting your application/resume. Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents is accurate. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Agency contact: DLGR_NSWC Job Info, Phone (540) 653-8943, Email Dlgr_nswc_jobinfo@navy.mil.
Duties: You will serve as an Engineer or Scientist within the Systems of Systems Engineering Branch. You will perform advanced combat system integration technical activities. You will execute systems engineering, requirements engineering, and systems engineering process management. You will provide leadership to NSWCDD and directly support engineering efforts. You will be a part of a team responsible for the development of architecture, requirements, and integration. You will lead, develop, and manage system engineering efforts and provide programmatic support.
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. Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement is subject to restrictions. 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. This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote and/or shipboard duty. This is a Key Leadership Position (KLP).
Qualifications: This is an Interdisciplinary position that can be filled by the 0801 (General Engineering), 0850 (Electrical Engineering), 1520 (Mathematics), 1550 (Computer Science) series. In addition to meeting the basic education requirement, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience as a professional engineer or scientist applying systems engineering principles. Examples of qualifying experience may include (1) experience with systems engineering analysis and design. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs.
Education: Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management. 0801/0850 (Engineering): Degree in Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must lead to a bachelor’s degree in a school of engineering, or a combination of education and experience including differential and integral calculus and courses more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry. 1520 (Mathematics): Degree in mathematics, or the equivalent of a major that included at least 24 semester hours in mathematics; or a combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major in mathematics. The total course work in either option must have included differential and integral calculus. 1550 (Computer Science): Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or a bachelor’s degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Additional information: This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. This announcement uses the Science and Technology Research Laboratory (STRL) direct hire authority. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense policy on employment of annuitants. Veteran’s preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter.
How you will be evaluated: You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring requirements. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.
Required documents: A complete resume is required. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license or certification? Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? See the basic education requirement in the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans’ preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans’ preference? If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability. Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service. Application documents, including supplemental ones, may be shared outside the Human Resources Office. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in loss of consideration.
Next steps: Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide.
Additional information: This job is in the Competitive Service. Supervisory status: No. Represented by a union: No. Drug test: Yes. Security clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information. Position sensitivity and risk: Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk. Background check type: Suitability/Fitness, National security. Financial disclosure required: No. Occupation and job series: 0801 General Engineering, 0850 Electrical Engineering, 1520 Mathematics, 1550 Computer Science. Announcement number DE-13115392-27-BWH.