Weapons System Chief Engineer You will serve as the Weapons System Chief Engineer in the Naval Air Warfare Center, China Lake, CA. You will help provide advanced scientific and technical guidance and recommendations to top-level administrative and technical management officials. You will provide independent and authoritative technical advice on advanced complex state-of the art technical issues, projects, or programs to other experts and senior leaders. You will be responsible for managing high level and challenging research and development programs and for technically leading the teams who carry out the engineering and scientific work. You must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.