About this role
Job SummaryYou will serve as an AEROSPACE ENGINEER (Senior Fixed Wing Flutter and Dynamics Engineer) in the Air Systems Group, Air Vehicle Engineering Department, Structures Division, Loads and Dynamics Branch of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.
QualificationsYour resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-13) grade level or pay band (DP-4) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience includes: 1) Evaluating adequacy of structural dynamics analysis for aircraft designs and modifications; 2) Identifying structural dynamics problems arising during development or modification of an aircraft and establishing the optimal approach to solve the problems; 3) Providing structural dynamics input for the planning and execution of research and development programs; 4) Exhibiting thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practices including aircraft structural design and analysis, test methods and data analysis; 5) Demonstrating general knowledge of aircraft structural static and fatigue strength requirements, aerodynamics, stability and control, performance, and flight control systems. 6) Solving in-service aircraft structural problems under trying and immediate circumstances. 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/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf 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.
Major DutiesYou will serve as a senior Fixed Wing Flutter and Dynamics Engineer in the Loads and Dynamics Branch, Structures Division of the Air Vehicle Engineering Department.You will evaluate the adequacy of structural dynamics analysis for fixed wing aircraft designs and modifications.You will identify structural dynamics problems arising during development or modification of fixed wing 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.You will solve in-service aircraft structural problems under trying and immediate circumstances.You will define the technical basis for establishing fixed wing aircraft structural dynamics operating limits.You will evaluate design proposals/modifications and participate in contract negotiations to ensure specific structural dynamics design and test requirements are adequate and compliant with performance and fleet operational requirements.You will approve the authorization for first and subsequent flights during the development programs of new and experimental fixed wing air vehicle designs including the establishment of safe operating limitations.You will define and direct all structural dynamics aspects of air vehicle flight testing, landing and structural demonstrations, including the initiation of technical requirements; reviewing and approving test plans/results for acceptability.