You will serve as a Distinguished Scientist or Distinguished Engineer (D S/E) in the Software Engineering Department, Science and Technology Office of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV. The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.
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 not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include the MTQs listed below. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Technical Qualifications (TQs). MTQ #1: Ability to provide leadership to within the Software Engineering Department with the future direction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) research and development for computing infrastructure applicable to all Naval air platforms, weapons systems, and related planning systems. MTQ #2: Subject Matter Expert (SME) in new and varied principles and practices of Artificial Intelligence (AI) development, design, integration, and analysis. 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, 08XX 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 be recognized as an expert in the fields of AI, DL, ML, and CA.
You will provide senior technical engineering leadership for acquisition and research, development, test and evaluation (RDTE) of AI and ML algorithms and Cyber controls to program offices and platforms.
You will lead the development and implementation of innovative technical engineering solutions for complex air warfare capabilities to address gaps on manned and unmanned strike and assault air platforms.
You will provide assessment and evaluation of new AI technology and techniques for adaption for Naval Software Enterprises.
You will provide technical development leadership with a focus on the integration of emerging AI technologies into new and existing designs and applicable T/M/S of aircraft.
You will provide overall technical and organizational leadership to assess the soundness of systems engineering approaches, objectives, progress, and risks to ensure technical requirements are achieved.
You will provide senior technical advice and expertise to OPNAV, NAVAIR, PEOs, Navy Fleet Readiness Centers, DOD, ONR, OSD, industry and academia in the field of AI.
You will establish and maintain senior level relationships with internal and external industry partners to assure optimal leveraging and collaboration of AI techniques and technology.
You will provide expert advice and consultation to leadership while also being, responsible for day-to-day execution of AI mission technical workload, and of both junior and senior technical workforce performing acquisition and RDTE work efforts.
You will provide expert judgment in leading and transitioning AI technology, products, and multi-disciplinary projects that provide a solid foundation for future advanced naval aviation warfighting capabilities.