Civil service status is not required. Technical areas provide the foundation that enables the conceptualization, research, development, fielding, modernization, and maintenance of submarine systems to include sonar, combat control, electromagnetics, and undersea weaponry and launching devices. Or, a bachelor's degree in the above field and one year of professional scientist experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the ND-2 level. A PhD in physics with research conducted in a field directly applicable to the research position being filled. Or, a bachelor's degree in the above field and one year of professional engineering or scientist experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the ND-3 level.
Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Applications will be accepted from students who will graduate within nine months. Current students must submit as complete a transcript as possible. Numerical ratings will be assigned to eligible applicants, who will be referred to the selecting official in groups of basically qualified, highly qualified, or superior. Applicants qualifying on the basis of science or engineering experience MUST address the degree to which they possess one or more of the following knowledges, selecting that most directly related to their experience. Rating will be based on the degree to which the experience relates to one of these areas.