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Supervisory General Engineer

Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$168K–$195K/yr
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
8/1/2025

Job Description

Summary

Senior Engineer sought to lead technical teams, represent the organization, and apply expertise in specialized engineering fields.

Join our team in a senior engineering role, leveraging your expertise to lead and innovate within critical technical areas.

  • *Minimum Qualifications:**
  • **Engineering Degree:** A Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
* **or** a Bachelor's degree including differential and integral calculus and advanced coursework in at least five of the following engineering science or physics areas: statics, dynamics, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, electrical fields/circuits, nature/properties of materials, or other comparable fundamental engineering science.
  • **Alternative Qualifications (if no direct engineering degree):** A combination of education and experience demonstrating thorough knowledge of physical/mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and a practical/theoretical understanding of engineering sciences. This can be demonstrated by:
* Professional registration (Engineer Intern, Engineer in Training, or Professional Engineer). * Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or equivalent. * At least 60 semester hours in physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences (as specified above). * A Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field (e.g., Engineering Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Hydrology, Geology) combined with at least one year of professional engineering experience under supervision.

  • *Specialized Experience (Equivalent to GS-14 level):**

Candidates must possess one year of specialized experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of this position. This experience includes:

  • Managing or leading a Science, Technology, or Engineering (STE) team within an organization.
  • Representing an agency or organization to diverse stakeholders (e.g., senior leaders, international counterparts).
  • Serving as a Senior Engineer and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more of the following preferred areas:
* Materials science (fission/fusion energy production) * Thermodynamics, heat transfer, and energy production * Radiation physics principles in industrial applications * Nuclear energy and technologies * Applications involving physics, nuclear sciences, or technologies * Thermodynamics or energy resilience studies in munitions systems * Chemistry, biotechnology, chemical/biological warfare agents * Chemical processes/systems in industry * Applications involving chemical, biological, or health sciences * Nonproliferation processes * Machine design and development, automation, and control systems * Aerospace or mechanical processes (design, analysis, manufacturing, maintenance of mechanical systems) * Applications involving mechanical systems/technologies or robotics/electronics processes.


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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is an agency of the United States Department of Commerce that deals with issues involving national security and high technology. A principal goal for the bureau is helping stop the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, while furthering the growth of United States exports. The Bureau is led by the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security.

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