NAVWAR · 1 day ago
DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST/ENGINEER for HYPERSONIC WEAPON SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT & INTEGRATION
Dahlgren, VA
Part-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffNAVWAR is seeking a Distinguished Scientist/Engineer for Hypersonic Weapon Systems Development & Integration. The role involves leading research and development efforts in hypersonic weapon systems and guiding their integration and evaluation at various levels.
GovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
You will lead research in the areas of weapon system technology maturation, weapon system development, weapon system control, weapon system integration, and weapon system test and evaluation
You will conduct hypersonic research and development for complex weapon systems
You will guide and influence the direction of hypersonic weapon development efforts at the national, international, DoW, and DoN levels
You will lead multi-disciplinary teams and tasking across DoW, Joint, NR and DE, NAVSEA, and NSWCDD
You will be expected to perform 50% conducting hypersonic research and development
You will influence and advise the Flag/SES level to improve the depth of knowledge of hypersonic weapon system warfare efforts
Qualification
Required
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 War (DoW), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Top Secret-SCI security clearance prior to entrance on duty
This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code Program Manager, proficiency level B the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies
This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes
This position is a designated Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). You must sign a three-year tenure agreement prior to assuming the position unless a tenure waiver is approved
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 or isolated sites
Preferred
An advanced degree of Master's or Ph.D. in one of the educational fields listed above is highly desirable
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package
Access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
Company
NAVWAR
NAVWAR's mission is to identify, develop, deliver and sustain information warfare capabilities and services that enable naval, joint, coalition and other national missions.
Founded in 1985
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alex Phipps
Deputy Chief Technology Officer
Malcolm Potts
Chief Of Staff and Chief Operating Officer, Fleet Readiness Directorate
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