Job Summary

You will serve as the Software Developer - Technical and Systems Expert in the Research Programs Branch (327), Machinery, Research and Silencing Division (32), Machinery Research, Logistics & Ship Integrity Department (30) of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWC PHILA DIV).

Job Description

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As professional engineer or scientist coordinating and integrating system support activities (e.g., Test & Evaluation, Research & Development, development, design, installation, maintenance) to ensure concepts, principles, and practices for modernization and in-service engineering efforts. Examples of Qualifying Experience may include demonstrated mastery of computer engineering, software development, and system engineering concepts, principles, and practices; extensive knowledge of computer hardware, systems software applications, and computer systems architecture and integration including coding techniques, testing, and life cycle; utilization of Windows, Linux and other operating systems and the programming languages; software design and life cycles (Waterfall, Spiral and Evolutionary); application of Key Process Areas (KPA's), principles, and practices of Level III of the SEI Integrated CMMI and Agile/Scrum; applying expertise in advanced engineering or architectural theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods sufficient to apply experimental theories and/or new applications or developments to resolve unique or novel problems; communicating with all levels of management, professionals and administrative staff in order to advocate for recommended course of action; leading teams of engineers, technicians, and system manufacturers in support of product deployment; managing, coordinating and integrating efforts in System Support Activity, In-Service Engineering, Test and Evaluation, and Research and Development projects, including system development, design, introduction, installation, testing and maintenance. 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 AND/OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/ 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.