DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST/ENGINEER FOR ELECTRO-OPTIC/INFRARED SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES

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.

Expert knowledge in Electro-Optic and InfraRed (EO/IR) sensor technologies across the full spectrum of science and technology, research, development, test and evaluation, modeling and simulation, and transition. TQ2. Demonstrated ability to assess current and future mission requirements, capability gaps, and emerging threats in EO/IR technologies, and to formulate and lead multi-organizational strategies that deliver innovative technical solutions.

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, 0801 Physics Series, 1310 Operation Research Series, 1515 Mathematics Series, 1520 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 guide research, development, and technology transition for advanced sensors, imaging modalities, laser protection, optical signatures, communications, SWAP reduction, and advanced image processing like machine learning and sensor fusion.,You will establish the overall technical direction and guidance for programs providing science and technology, research and development, acquisition support, test and evaluation, and in-service support for EO/IR systems.,You will provide technical leadership for EO/IR systems, guiding long-term capability roadmaps, facilities, infrastructure, and personnel to maintain NAVSEA Technical Capabilities and support NAVSEA Technical Warrant Authority in EO/IR technologies.,You will lead and provide expert technical guidance and technical oversight to a large NRDE team(s) involved in executing development and prototyping efforts in electro-optic and infrared sensor systems and related optics and laser technologies.,You will manage strategic alignment and project coordination enterprise-wide, advising NRDE teams on research directions and proposals while building cross-organizational collaborations to ensure success and eliminate duplication.,You will provide broad technical oversight and direction to EO/IR sensor system RDTE and prototyping teams through reviews, briefings, and reports, identifying corrective actions and advising managers to resolve emerging problems.