Naval Air Systems Command — Patuxent River, Maryland
Pay: $102,415–$158,322 per year
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Duties You will serve as a fixed wing flutter and dynamics subject matter expert on a variety of aircraft platforms. You will evaluate adequacy of structural dynamics analysis for aircraft designs and modifications. You will identify structural dynamics problems arising during development or modification of an aircraft and establish the optimal approach to solve the problems. You will provide structural dynamics input for the planning and execution of research and development programs.
Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DP-03 (GS-9/11) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Evaluate adequacy of structural dynamics analysis for aircraft designs and modifications; 2) Identify structural dynamics problems arising during development or modification of an aircraft and establish the optimal approach to solve the problems; 3) Provide structural dynamics input for the planning and execution of research and development programs; 4) Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practices including aircraft structural design and analysis, test methods and data analysis; 5) General knowledge of aircraft structural static and fatigue strength requirements, aerodynamics, stability and control, performance, and flight control systems.
6) Ability to solve in-service aircraft structural problems under trying and immediate circumstances 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/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
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