You will serve as a INTERDISCIPLINARY ELECTRONICS/ MECHANICAL ENGINEER in the Sensors Branch, Ocean Products Division, Ocean Projects Department of NAVOCEANO BAY ST LOUIS.
GS-13 In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also 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: Experience applying professional knowledge of electronic engineering principles and practices applicable to the full range of engineering duties concerned with the selection, design, test, and evaluation of oceanographic/hydrographic instrumentation and equipment. Experience performing a wide range of engineering test and evaluation of complex oceanographic and hydrographic systems. Experience with oceanographic sensor deployments and recoveries from surface vessels and applications in the marine environment. Experience communication both orally and in writing to address and resolve various technical issues, brief individuals internal and external to the organization. Experience coordinating project plans and activities with supporting interdisciplinary organizations as necessary. Experience preparing and submitting realistic and attainable budgetary estimates. 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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electronics-engineering-series-0855/ 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.
You will serve as Project Engineer and Technical Specialist for development of sensor array, buoy, autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) and tow vehicle technology.
You will plan, organize, direct and coordinate projects requiring support from other Divisions in the Department, other Departments in NAVOCEANO, other Navy Commands and DoD contractors.
You will prepare realistic estimates of required resources for projects in terms of personnel, skills, time and money. Prepare, justify and defend proposals.
You will review the work of other engineers and technicians who may assist in portions of this development effort and provide them with technical guidance as required.
You will serve as a(n) Electronics/Mechanical Engineering specialist with the responsibilities for developing designs and specifications for oceanographic and hydrographic instrumentation systems.
You will perform the design of complex oceanographic sensor systems for which there is little or no precedence.
You will initiate and conduct studies and proof-of-concept tests of systems and associated support equipment to determine their response to operating in a harsh marine environment across a broad range of temperature.
You will prepare documentation needed to adequately support design projects.
You will establish and maintain liaison within U.S. government, university, and industrial authorities of stature in the field.