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General Engineer
Federal Aviation Administration · Posted 4 days ago
Hybrid Atlantic City, NJ $123K – $191K Apply by Sep 24, 2026 General Engineering ENTJINTJINTPISTJ EngineeringOperations
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The Structures and Propulsion Branch conducts research to advance scientific knowledge to establish an operational environment that is free of accidents and fatalities. This is achieved by continuously improving the scientific understanding of aviation propulsion systems, atmospheric hazards such as aircraft icing, new structural materials in aircraft, and the necessary support to maintain older aircraft for safe operations.
What You'll Do
- →- Provide programmatic and technical support to the Aircraft Icing Research Program.
- →This includes working on division-wide research initiatives by leading cross organizational teams and applying computational modeling, predictive analytics, data science, advanced statistical methods, aerospace and/or system engineering, and any multi-disciplinary scientific approach as needed by the Aviation Research Division.
- →Called upon to provide leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or executive.
- →May act as a technical expert to develop new and innovative concepts, approaches, methodologies, techniques, and policies, or as a senior project manager or team leader for large, challenging work activities.
- →Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of general engineering principles, theories, and concepts, as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies, to perform critical tasks which require the development of new concepts or innovative approaches.
- →Identifies and resolves highly complex problems or issues which often cross organizational boundaries and impact on the accomplishment of FAA's strategic objectives.
- →Also predicts potential issues and proposes recommendations for preventive action.
- →Typical assignments may include: system design and integration; extensive research; and direct responsibility for project program management.
- →Applies knowledge of FAA's policies and objectives to identify, define, and organize work for multiple work activities.
- →Acquires and allocates resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules.
- →Contacts are internal and external.
- →Often represents FAA as the primary technical authority for major projects, programs, and other areas of FAA responsibility.
- →Formulates and recommends organizational reports or policies for internal and external audiences.
- →Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues, but almost always require the development of new and innovative approaches.
Requirements
- ✓We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
- ✓This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications.
- ✓If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
- ✓You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).
- ✓Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.
- ✓Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education.
- ✓Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation.
- ✓Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university.
- ✓A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 4d7322aa-0017-4ae8-889d-d5f4c7d81232
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