About this role
Job SummaryYou will serve as a SUPERVISORY ELECTRONICS ENGINEER in the FST/MRO ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.
QualificationsYour resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 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) Applying advanced engineering theories, concepts, standards, and practices in avionics engineering specifically in sustainment of Primary Detection (Radar), Secondary Detection (IFF), and Mission Systems; 2) Managing a classified lab supporting and sustaining fleet mission requirements; 3) Managing comprehensive avionics engineering projects, including establishing strategic technical direction and exercising budgetary oversight and resource allocation; 4) Utilizing extensive aircraft avionics and electrical systems knowledge to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks on weapon system programs, ensuring seamless integration and alignment across all stakeholders; and 5) Negotiating with industry partners, contractors, and organizational leadership to drive system performance enhancements, modernize avionics capabilities, and achieve operational readiness goals. 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 the technical advisor and supervisor within the E-2D FST (Fleet Support Team) Avionics Team, leading the Primary (Radar), Secondary Detections (IFF) and Mission Systems sub-teamYou will negotiate, advise, and collaborate with leadership and stakeholders across Portfolio Acquisition Execution (PAE) Aviation regarding policies and procedures to determine programmatic impacts and technical requirements of engineering actions.You will provide strategic leadership and supervision for the Primary, Secondary Detection and Mission System team, establishing technical objectives, balancing shifting priorities, and ensuring rapid response to emergent fleet support requirements.You will provide strategic leadership and supervisory oversight of the E-2D classified lab, ensuring secure, compliant facility operations that sustain E-2D mission capabilities and achieve readiness goals.You will plan and conduct in-depth avionics engineering investigations to evaluate and investigate critical system failures and to execute rapid engineering responses to mitigate fleet risks.You will provide technical expertise and oversight to incorporate the latest advancements in avionics technology, establishing evaluation and testing requirements to qualify and adopt new or emerging processes.You will lead, coordinate, and participate in the planning, development, and execution of funding and budgetary requirements in compliance with Fleet Support Team (FST) guidelines.You will evaluate subordinate employee performance, provide technical guidance and mentorship, and ensure full adherence to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and merit system principles.