Chief, Navigation Section AFRL/RWTAN

Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions from 31 May 23 to 14 Jun 23.  This announcement is only open to current federal employees.  Include APDP Acquisition Certifications in resumes and provide transcripts with submission.  If transcripts and or APDP Certifications are NOT submitted, your resume may NOT be considered.  Also, provide your most recent SF 50 on file with this submission.

The ideal candidate will have ideal candidate will have at least 10 years’ experience leading science and technology, research and development, with experience in navigation systems and applications to include Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM), terrain aided navigation, cooperative navigation, celestial aided nav, magnetic anomaly aided nav, synthetic aperture radar aided nav, open architected estimation filters, anti-jam GPS techniques, and transitioning navigation aiding sources from concept to live flight demonstrations.  A technical or scientific terminal degree is highly desired. 

 

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Directs, coordinates and oversees work through subordinate employees. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of senior management.
• Performs expert level multidisciplinary professional engineering work involving the application of electronics, mechanical, systems, aerospace, and/or other engineering disciplines to plan, organize, direct and coordinate significant and complex research projects and/or processes.
• Applies expert knowledge and advanced engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods to ensure assigned projects/processes remain consistent with program objectives, costs, schedules, performance criteria, and existing policies.
• Applies a number of diverse engineering practices, techniques, and processes to identify and resolve difficult issues, as well as ensure resolutions are consistent with program objectives, existing policies, and procedures.
• Independently defines research objectives and determines how they may be best accomplished, develops and evaluates alternatives, defines the approach, conducts the analyses, and documents findings and products related to human performance research, education and/or consultation.
• Demonstrates a mastery of, and skill in applying, innovative multidisciplinary practices, techniques, and methodology to identify, analyze, and resolve issues; ensures resolutions are consistent with program objectives.
• Demonstrates creativity and foresight by identifying, preparing, and presenting detailed technical reports and briefings on new concepts and technical directions impacting programs/projects, and defining future technology requirements.
• Collaborates, interacts, coordinates, and/or directly consults with AF, other governments, DoD, academic, and industry partners.
• Oversee and lead the design, development, evaluation, and analysis of design constraints and trade-offs for navigation systems, to include air, ground, sea, and space.
• Conduct novel navigation research and transform concepts into functioning prototypes to demonstrate feasibility and effectiveness of new and emerging navigation solutions.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to create and develop algorithms, methods, and solutions for improving navigation capabilities.
• Communicate ideas, concepts, and prototypes effectively through written and oral mediums.
• Establish and manage R&D programs with internal and external contractors and academia.
• Oversee and lead the execution of S&T projects to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives within prescribed fiscal and time constraints.
• Apply science and engineering principles to day-to-day activities to guide technological decisions.
• Identify S&T test requirements, develop test plans, coordinate test organizations/resources/ranges, facilitate approval processes, and oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Engage with government stakeholders and industry partners as necessary to guide S&T focus areas and project-specific objectives.
• Ensure project financial management, contracting, security, and information assurance requirements are met.
• Perform duties in a responsive, professional manner consistent with established policies and procedures.

• Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower band/grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience includes performing research, development, and/or sustainment of navigation and estimation methodologies, as well as experience with navigation filter design as it applies to Simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), terrain aided navigation, cooperative navigation, celestial aided nav, magnetic anomaly aided nav, synthetic aperture radar aided nav, open architected estimation filters, anti-jam GPS techniques, and transitioning navigation aiding sources from concept to live flight demonstrations.

   

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Remote Work (Multiple Potential Duty Locations): The duty location for this position can be at the below Duty Locations. Telework options can be negotiated and implemented after entrance on duty

Eglin AFB, FL

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Must be eligible for and maintain a top-secret security clearance.
• This position is a Drug Testing position.
• Must possess a professional engineering degree from an ABET accredited academic institution. Applicant must list degree information on resume to include any professional military education.
• This is an Non-Critical APDP position requiring Level II Practitioner Certification in Engineering and Technical Management (N) for the DR03.  The selectee must meet, or be capable of achieving the APDP certification as designed on the position description within the defined grace period for that certification level after assignment. The selectee will have 24-months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained.  Applicant must list all completed acquisition certification on resume.
• Applicant must list degree information on resume to include any professional military education.
• Must have at least one year of experience at the next lower grade (or equivalent) for consideration
• Must have excellent technical communication ability to include briefings, reports, papers, and other publications..
• BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: You must meet the following qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement and provide documentation to support your qualifications.
  
  Degree: Have a Bachelor's Degree in professional engineering from a curriculum (1) in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineer curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (beyond first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics; (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
  
  To view qualifying educational requirements and specialized experience click on the following link:
  https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF
  
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  Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position:
  https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/
• Req # 25638

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, MATLAB
• Experience working with or within the Department of Defense research community
• Understanding of GPS, GPS jammers, Celestial Navigation, Magnetic Navigation, Extended Kalman Filter design
• Master’s Degree/PhD from an accredited school
• Req # 25638

 

Series

0801