JOB DESCRIPTIONS
There are countless ways you can help protect your nation with NAVAIR. We’re currently recruiting entry-level college graduates, experienced professionals and artisans in engineering, science, business, finance, logistics and related disciplines.
Engineers and scientists are among the types of professionals we need most. NAVAIR needs qualified engineers and scientists with a variety of focuses to support and lead projects involving state-of-the-art and very complex elements of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft and weapons systems, the very complex systems within those aircraft and weapons systems, and the land-based and shipboard systems with which they interface. Openings and opportunities vary by location but include systems research, design, analysis, modification, prototyping, integration, development, test, modeling and simulation. Individual work assignments can vary from very analytical to very hands-on. As part of an aircraft or weapon systems team, you’ll work together with other engineers, scientists and technicians, using a wide array of tools and techniques to develop new systems and improve the performance of existing systems used by U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel.
NAVAIR also has strong needs for logisticians, contract specialists and financial management analysts to provide contractual and financial documentation to support the procurement, supply and maintenance of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft and weapons systems.
Engineering
Science
Business and Related Fields
For many of the above job titles, there are numerous opportunities in multiple functional areas.
A few examples follow:
- Air Vehicle Engineer
- Aircraft Project Engineer
- Avionics Engineer
- Flight Controls Engineer
- Flight Test Engineer
- Human Factors Engineer
- Hydraulics Engineer
- Modeling & Simulation Engineer
- Propulsion Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Structures Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- UAV Engineer
- UAV Specialist
- Weapon System Engineer
Aerospace Engineer
Locations:
Cherry Point, NC
China Lake, CA
Jacksonville, FL
Lakehurst, NJ
Orlando, FL
Patuxent River, MD
Point Mugu, CA
San Diego, CA
You’ll focus on state-of-the-art and very complex systems within U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft and weapon systems. Openings exist in systems design, analysis, modification, prototyping, modeling and simulation, integration, development, test and logistics.
Minimum requirements include a BS degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university, the ability to work well in an individual or team environment, good interpersonal skills, sound judgment, U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
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Chemical Engineer
Locations:
Cherry Point, NC
China Lake, CA
Patuxent River, MD
You’ll focus on state-of-the-art and very complex systems within U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft and weapon systems. Openings exist in systems research, design, analysis, development and test.
Minimum requirements include a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university, the ability to work well in an individual or team environment, good interpersonal skills, sound judgment, U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
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Chemist
Locations:
Cherry Point, NC
China Lake, CA
Jacksonville, FL
Patuxent River, MD
San Diego, CA
You’ll focus on state-of-the-art and very complex systems within U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft and weapon systems. Openings exist in systems research, design, analysis, development and test.
Minimum requirements include a BS degree in Chemistry from an accredited university, the ability to work well in an individual or team environment, good interpersonal skills, sound judgment, U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
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Computer Engineer
Locations:
Cherry Point, NC
China Lake, CA
Jacksonville, FL
Lakehurst, NJ
Orlando, FL
Patuxent River, MD
Point Mugu, CA
San Diego, CA
You’ll focus on state-of-the-art and very complex avionics, electronics and computer systems within U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft and weapon systems. Your responsibilities could include hardware and/or software. Openings exist in systems design, research, modeling and simulation, analysis, development and test.
Minimum requirements include a BS in Computer Engineering from an accredited university, the ability to work well in an individual or team environment, good interpersonal skills, sound judgment, U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
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Computer Scientist
Locations:
Cherry Point, NC
China Lake, CA
Lakehurst, NJ
Orlando, FL
Patuxent River, MD
Point Mugu, CA
You’ll focus on state-of-the-art and very complex avionics, electronics and computer systems within U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft and weapon systems. Your responsibilities could include hardware and/or software. Openings exist in systems design, research, modeling and simulation, analysis, development and test.
Minimum requirements include a degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have been in any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. Additional requirements include the ability to work well in an individual or team environment, good interpersonal skills, sound judgment, U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
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Contract Specialist
Locations:
Arlington, VA
China Lake, CA
Cherry Point, NC
Lakehurst, NJ
Orlando, FL
Patuxent River, MD
Point Mugu, CA
You’ll focus on the negotiation of contracts for aviation weapons systems including aircraft, aircraft components and associated equipment and services; performing analysis of procurement requests; preparing Requests for Proposals; performing analysis of proposals; performing detailed cost analysis; and conducting negotiations.
Minimum requirements include an undergraduate degree from an accredited university and at least 24 semester hours in any of the following business-related subjects: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods and organization and management. Additional requirements are U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
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Electrical Engineer
Locations:
Cherry Point, NC
China Lake, CA
Jacksonville, FL
Lakehurst, NJ
Orlando, FL
Patuxent River, MD
Point Mugu, CA
San Diego, CA
You’ll focus on state-of-the-art and very complex avionics, electronics and computer systems within U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft, weapon systems and land- and sea-based systems. Your responsibilities could include hardware and/or software. Openings exist in systems design, research, analysis, development and test.
Minimum requirements include a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university, the ability to work well in an individual or team environment, good interpersonal skills, sound judgment, U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
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Engineering Psychologist
Locations:
Patuxent River, MD
You’ll focus on cockpit information displays/processing, situational awareness technologies, helmet mounted displays/cueing systems and collaborative data sharing technologies/processing. Openings and opportunities vary by location but include systems research, design, analysis, modification, prototyping, integration, development, test and flight simulation modeling and testing. As an Engineering Psychologist, you will be a member of a team(s) assigned to the development of a specific human systems component as described above and/or a member of an aircraft or weapon system team, where you and a diverse group of engineers, scientists, technicians and other professionals will use a wide array of tools and techniques to develop new systems and improve the performance of existing systems utilized by U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel.
Minimum requirements include a BS in Cognitive Psychology from an accredited university, the ability to work well in an individual or team environment, good interpersonal skills, sound judgment, U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
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Financial Management Analyst
Locations:
Cherry Point, NC
China Lake, CA
Jacksonville, FL
Lakehurst, NJ
Orlando, FL
Patuxent River, MD
Point Mugu, CA
San Diego, CA
You’ll focus on the procurement of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft, weapons systems and services. Openings and opportunities vary by location but include budget preparation and fiscal management of intricate weapon system programs, which includes Congressional and Navy language interpretation, detailed financial analysis and daily financial execution tracking for programs valued in the millions to billions of dollars.
Minimum requirements include successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, a GPA of 3.0 or higher, the ability to work well in an individual or team environment, good interpersonal skills, sound judgment, U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
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Industrial Engineer
Locations:
Cherry Point, NC
Jacksonville, FL
Lakehurst, NJ
Orlando, FL
Patuxent River, MD
San Diego, CA
You’ll focus on state-of-the-art and very complex systems within U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft and weapon systems. Openings exist in manufacturing quality, logistics and cost analysis.
Minimum requirements include a BS degree in Industrial Engineering from an accredited university, the ability to work well in an individual or team environment, good interpersonal skills, sound judgment, U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
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Instructional Systems Specialist
Locations:
Orlando, FL
You’ll focus on state-of-the-art and very complex aircraft and weapons training systems and simulators. Openings exist in analysis, design, development and evaluation of military training systems. As an instructional systems specialist, you will apply the Instructional Systems Development (ISD) process to identify or validate training requirements for training systems and equipment.
Minimum requirements include a Bachelor of Education degree with sufficient course requirements to qualify for the Instructional Systems Specialist series from an accredited university, the ability to work well in an individual or team environment, good interpersonal skills, sound judgment, U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
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Logistics Management Specialist
Locations:
Cherry Point, NC
China Lake, CA
Jacksonville, FL
Lakehurst, NJ
Orlando, FL
Patuxent River, MD
San Diego, CA
Point Mugu, CA
You’ll focus on planning, development, implementation and management of effective and affordable weapons, material, or information system support strategies during the acquisition and operational phases of the system’s life cycle. Your role as a logistician will be an integral part of NAVAIR’s capability to deliver and support airborne weapon systems that are technologically superior and readily available to our Navy and Marines operating in harm’s way across the globe.
Minimum requirements for this position include strong communication and time management skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment. Must have U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
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Materials Engineer
Locations:
Cherry Point, NC
China Lake, CA
Jacksonville, FL
Lakehurst, NJ
Patuxent River, MD
San Diego, CA
You’ll work on the development of state-of-the-art metals and composites used in harsh, highly-corrosive and high-stress environments of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft and weapon systems. Openings exist in research, systems design, development and test.
Minimum requirements include a BS degree in Material Engineering from an accredited university, the ability to work well in an individual or team environment, good interpersonal skills, sound judgment, U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
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Mathematician
Locations:
China Lake, CA
Patuxent River, MD
Point Mugu, CA
You’ll focus on state-of-the-art and very complex systems within U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft and weapon systems. Openings exist in systems design, research, analysis, development and test.
Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from an accredited university, the ability to work well in an individual or team environment, good interpersonal skills, sound judgment, U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
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Mechanical Engineer
Locations:
Cherry Point, NC
China Lake, CA
Jacksonville, FL
Lakehurst, NJ
Orlando, FL
Patuxent River, MD
Point Mugu, CA
San Diego, CA
You’ll focus on state-of-the-art and very complex systems within U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft and weapon systems. Openings exist in systems design, analysis, modeling and simulation, modification, prototyping, integration, development and test.
Minimum requirements include a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university, the ability to work well in an individual or team environment, good interpersonal skills, sound judgment, U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
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Operations Research Analyst
Locations:
China Lake, CA
Jacksonville, FL
Lakehurst, NJ
Patuxent River, MD
You’ll focus on state-of-the-art and very complex systems within U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft and weapon systems. Openings exist in systems design, cost analysis, integration, development and test.
Minimum requirements include a degree in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus. Additional requirements include the ability to work well in an individual or team environment, good interpersonal skills, sound judgment, U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
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Physical Scientist
Locations:
China Lake, CA
Patuxent River, MD
You’ll focus on projects involving U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft and weapons systems, the very complex systems within those aircraft and weapons, and the land-based and shipboard systems with which they interface. Openings and opportunities vary by location but include systems research, design, analysis, modification, prototyping, integration, development, test and flight simulation modeling and testing.
Minimum requirements include a BS from an accredited university in one of the following areas: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials and electronics. The ability to work well in an individual or team environment, good interpersonal skills, sound judgment, U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
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Physicist
Locations:
Cherry Point, NC
China Lake, CA
Point Mugu, CA
San Diego, CA
You’ll focus on state-of-the-art and very complex systems within U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft and weapon systems. Openings exist in systems research, metrology, design, analysis, development and test.
Minimum requirements include a BS degree in Physics from an accredited university, the ability to work well in an individual or team environment, good interpersonal skills, sound judgment, U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
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Physiologist
Locations:
Patuxent River, MD
You’ll focus on aircraft seating, ergonomics, cockpit displays, situational awareness technologies, night vision devices and helmet mounted displays/cueing systems and personal protective equipment including flight suits, helmets, hearing protection, chemical, biological masks, oxygen systems, as well as other man-mounted personal survival gear. Openings and opportunities vary by location but include systems research, design, analysis, modification, prototyping, integration, development, test and flight simulation modeling and testing.
Minimum requirements include a BS in Physiology from an accredited university, the ability to work well in an individual or team environment, good interpersonal skills, sound judgment, U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
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Research Psychologist
Locations:
Orlando, FL
You’ll focus on state-of-the-art and very complex aircraft and weapons training systems and simulators. Openings and opportunities include development of systematic human factors and training systems research, design, analysis, modification, prototyping, integration, development and test. Individual work assignments are typically in our Human Systems Engineering Department and can vary from very analytical to very hands-on. As a Research Psychologist, you will apply simulation and training technologies, human performance measurements methods and computer software and hardware technology in the conduct and solution of human factors/training research investigations.
Minimum requirements include a BS in Research Psychology from an accredited university, the ability to work well in an individual or team environment, good interpersonal skills, sound judgment, U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
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