You will serve as Distinguished Engineer/Scientist for Hydroacoustic Signatures in the Signatures Department of CARDEROCK DIV NS. 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 be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ#1. Recognized leader and technical expert in Hydroacoustic Signatures, with a proven track record of publications, presentations, and participation in relevant professional organizations and naval platform integration programs. TQ#2. Demonstrated leadership in transitioning newly developed Hydroacoustic Signatures mitigation technologies and strategies into effective fleet systems and naval platforms across large research and development teams. 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 Physics Series, 1310 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 serve as the principal technical expert and advisor for Hydroacoustic Signatures (i.e., Radiated Flow Noise, Propulsor Noise, and Platform Noise) mitigation technology development for Surface Ships, Submarines, and Unmanned Vehicles.
You will generate and develop new ideas and information that will lead to advances in hydroacoustic signature control technologies.
You will serve as the authoritative expert for Hydroacoustic Signatures, providing oversight and coordination of mitigation technology research and development initiatives.
You will provide Hydroacoustic Signatures phenomenology and technology consultation to OPNAV, TEAMSUB, ONR, DARPA, NAVSEA, ARL/Penn State University, and numerous universities and contractors.
You will serve as a nationally and internationally recognized expert and conduct broad-based analysis integrating the frontiers of: Hydroacoustic theory, measurement, modeling and simulation and mitigation technology development,
You will engage in strategic planning and technical oversight of research and development efforts related to hydroacoustic signatures.
You will provide technical guidance to research team efforts in the theoretical and experimental research and development of advanced Hydroacoustic signature control technology.