← Back to job search

ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

Naval Sea Systems Command
Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane
📍 Crane, Indiana
Apply Now →

Job Overview

Salary
$125,776–$192,331 PA
Posted
June 25, 2026
Closes
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Pay Grade
5-5

Summary

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-04 (GS-11/12 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: as a professional engineer or scientist, working with internal and external partners to develop science and technology programs for an organization. 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=List-by-Occupational-Series FOR 0801: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf FOR 1301: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ FOR 1501: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/general-mathematics-and-statistics-series-1501star/ FOR 1515: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/ FOR 1550: 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.

Duties

You will serve as a liaison to one of three universities in Indiana: Indiana University, Purdue University, or Notre Dame University.You will lead the establishment and coordination of all collaborative efforts for NSWC Crane with the University and its affiliated campuses and organizations.You will serve as the principal interface with the University to develop relationships at all levels, both administrative and technical.You will engage the University and surrounding partners to create opportunities for students and personnel to collaboratively work on and solve problems through coursework, exposure to university resources and expertise.You will create a national security problem-solving ecosystem in close partnership with the University, the regional area ensure ecosystem, and end users throughout the area.You will plan, deliver, and evaluate NSWC Crane programs in partnership with the University; create bespoke collaboration opportunities; and lead efforts to develop and sustain an enduring presence at the University.

Apply Now on USAJOBS →