Engineer Scientist

In addition to meeting the basic education requirement, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-03 (GS-09/11 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional scientist or engineer applying systems engineering principles to research, analyze, interpret, evaluate and develop a software intensive system. Examples of qualifying experience may include (1) experience with systems engineering analysis and design; (2) experience with agile development, data analytics and Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools, (3) experience supporting the development of fast pace prototyping activities; (4) knowledge of systems engineering principles, methodologies, and best practices for delivering value on assigned tasking; (5) experience conducting engineering design, development and analysis that results in the identification and recommendation of systems functionality that satisfy required capabilities for warfighters; (6) Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. 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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/mathematics-series-1520/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/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.