Interdisciplinary Engineer

Description:

Duties

• Work is performed in the Production/Manufacturing/Integration/Quality/Test/Experimentation domain.
• Applies knowledge of research and development in the areas of the specified domain.
• Responsible for the development of advances in the state-of-the-art and creation of new or substantially improved end items in the form of equipment, systems, materials, processes, procedures and techniques.
• Identifies the scope and extent of the investigation, analysis, and design, and defines the specific engineering requirements and design criteria.
• Conducts studies and analyses to determine the feasibility of various advanced engineering approaches for future programs or to resolve major controversial problems in current programs.
• Serves as an expert advisor for these broad and complex programs that advance the state-of-the-art.
• As an authority in the subject matter area, represents the organization or agency in high-level conferences and meetings, communicating verbally and in writing to explain and interpret policies and requirements, and in negotiating important issues.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• Extended trial period for the Engineers and Scientists Occupational Family is three years unless the appointee has previously met the requirements.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Engineering and Technical Management certification within 60 months as of entrance on duty.
• Temporary business travel is required away from the duty station up to 25% of the time.
• This position is a TERM not-to-exceed six year’s position that may be extended, without limit, in up to six-year increments. Term appointment Statement of Understanding may be required.