Solves independently or directs the solution of technical problems that arise during various phases of design. Initiates the obligation of program funding and monitors expenditures. Represents the DPRM AAA at various meetings and symposia. Serves as liaison and corresponds with DoD, Department of Navy and Marine Corps organizations and contractors. Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Experience is typically in or related to the work of the position described.
Candidates must possess the Selective Placement Factor to receive consideration for this position and should address this in their statement of KSAs. 1. Demonstrated working knowledge of advanced hydrodynamics theories, concepts, principles, and processes for application to amphibious ground combat vehicle mobility design, development, testing, modeling and simulation, and analysis. Knowledge of marine engineering and naval architecture to generate new hypotheses and new concepts of application for amphibious vehicles. Knowledge of engineering design tradeoff studies, e.g., performance, design to cost, and design to weight goals. Knowledge of the overall development cycle and processes, and the subsequent testing and evaluation processes involved in acceptance of a product.