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DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST/ENGINEER FOR UNDERSEA WEAPONS PRODUCTION AND SUSTAINMENT TECHNOLOGIES

Naval Sea Systems CommandKeyport, Washington, United StatesFull-time$191,227 - $209,600 per yearPosted Oct 28, 2026Closes Nov 12, 2026
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your resume must show that you possess the Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications: TQ1.

Demonstrated expert knowledge of Undersea Weapons systems and life-cycle sustainment, including system performance, reliability, effectiveness, ship/platform integration, in-service engineering, maintenance, modernization, and depot/intermediate-level support for torpedoes, undersea mines, and associated support and test equipment. TQ2.

Demonstrated ability to lead and conduct advanced RDT&E, technology transition, and weapon system modifications, including the integration of advanced manufacturing and automated sustainment technologies, while ensuring system performance, lethality, reliability, effectiveness, and platform integration are maintained or enhanced.

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=GS-PROF AND All Professional Engineering series, 08XX General Physical Science series, 1301 General Mathematics and Statistics series, 1501 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.

You will serve as a technical consultant for a portfolio valued at proximately $297M annually, making recommendations that frequently form the DOW's position and guide programs of major significance.,You will advise Navy maintenance and sustainment investments to deliver reliable, modernized capabilities to the fleet.

You will also develop technology transition plans and risk assessments to advance undersea technology fielding.,You will provide technical leadership for senior engineers and scientists in technology transition. You will champion and participate in the design, prototyping, testing, and fielding of advanced solutions for urgent fleet needs.,You will provide continuous technical leadership to ensure stewardship of core capabilities.

You will manage the organization's technical personnel knowledge base, specialized equipment, and core facilities.

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Updated Oct 28, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, United States
$86,977 average / year

This job's listed pay is 130% above the benchmark.

This job: $191,227 to 209,600

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

Work permit route
  • H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
  • L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
  • O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics

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