INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER/ OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

You will author, review, and decompose system-level requirements for RNP RNAV capabilities from top-level Navy Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs) and PBN Specifications.

You will serve as the PBN/RNP Subject Matter Expert (SME) in SETR design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), technical working groups, and supplier technical interchange meetings.

You will assist in developing the certification strategy for new PBN navigation capabilities and legacy platform upgrades, addressing both bespoke military systems and the integration of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) avionics.

You will conduct Navigation System compatibility and performance testing with Fleet and Test Pilots in high-fidelity simulators and System Integration Labs (SILs) for both regression analysis and formal "for score" certification events.

You will support Flight Test in the development of test procedures, and flight test requirements to demonstrate compliance with RNP RNAV performance standards.

You will provide expert guidance on the interpretation and application of FAA, EASA, and DoD PBN regulations, including Advisory Circulars, TSOs, RTCA DO-standards, and Military Standards.

You will interface directly with program management, flight test directorates, and certification authorities to articulate compliance approaches and resolve complex technical issues.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9/11 grade level or DP-04 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Solid foundation in systems engineering principles, including requirements management, V&V, and lifecycle support. 2) Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical standards and regulatory documents. 3) Working knowledge of modern aircraft avionics, data buses and navigation systems, including GPS, Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), and Flight Management Systems (FMS). 4) A strong understanding of the core principles of Performance-Based Navigation (PBN), including the key differences between RNP and RNAV. 5) Excellent technical writing and interpersonal communication skills. 6) Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and make progress on multiple, fast-paced projects simultaneously.

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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/ 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.