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Naval Air Systems Command

INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER (AEROSPACE ENGINEER/ MECHANICAL ENGINEER)

Pay: $143,913–$197,200/yr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Patuxent River, MD (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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An Optical or Laser Engineer researches and develops technology that uses the science of light (optics). Optical technology includes fiber optic cables, which enable high-speed internet connections across long distances, and lasers, which can be used to make very small incisions and measurements. Works closely with scientists and engineers from other fields on advances in technology.

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Job Description

Position Description You will serve as an

INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER

(AEROSPACE

ENGINEER/ MECHANICAL ENGINEER

) in the Air Vehicle Engineering Department, Aeromechanics Division of

NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.

Position Duties/Responsibilities You will provide technical oversight and guidance to the Air Vehicle Engineering (AVE) Aeromechanics Division. You will develop and institute technical policy, serve as an advocate for the application of rigorous technical processes to meet Command goals, solve technical problems that span multiple level competencies. You will provide technical consultation, advice, training and lessons learned to Aeromechanics Division personnel, coordinating and providing technical expertise, experience, and guidance related to aeromechanics, and flight clearances. You will perform engineering studies and investigations on technical problems and issues of interest to the Air Vehicle Engineering Department and the Air Systems Group. You will serve on technical panels and committees formed within the government or combined with industry and/or academia to perform studies of both broad areas and specific topics. You will serve as technical representative on special teams to investigate and solve problems on specific aircrafts that are encountered during design, development, test, and fleet service. Minimum Salary 143913 Maximum Salary 197200