Attachment_6_SOW.pdf

N00421-16-R-0044, Attachment 6

Statement of Work

1.0 Introduction

The AIR 4.3, Air Vehicle Competency of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division

(NAWCAD) performs engineering technology development efforts associated with the full life cycle of maritime and ship-based air vehicles and their associated subsystems. The competency carries out its work by providing uniquely qualified technical personnel to Integrated Program Teams (IPTs), Externally Directed Teams (EDTs) and by conducting enterprise programs, and covers both manned and unmanned air vehicles. The competency encompasses air vehicle related engineering and technical areas covering Air Vehicle Systems Engineering, Aeromechanics, Structures, Materials and Vehicle Subsystems.

2.0 Scope

The contractor shall provide engineering and technical support to the Air Vehicle Competency in:

Systems Engineering and Technical Planning in support of new technologies and platforms required to meet new threats and missions (SOW 4.1).

Project Management support to both support execution of the technical, programmatical, and administrative support tasking required by the contract, and to manage the financial and schedule aspects of required tasks (SOW 4.2)

Development, characterization, testing and implementation of metallic\ceramic materials, composite/non-metallic materials, organic and inorganic material coatings, operational chemicals, nondestructive testing and inspection techniques and procedures, and corrosion protection technologies in support of military and non-military aircraft, support equipment, and propulsion systems. (SOW 4.3)

Engineering support for structural engineering, integrity and testing, aeromechanics systems, and aircraft subsystems for military and non-military aircraft, support equipment, and propulsion systems. (SOW 4.4)

Non-engineering support for documentation/proposal preparation and maintenance.

(SOW 4.5)

3.0 Applicable Documents

The following documents form a part of the Performance Base Statement of Work (PBSOW) to the extent specified herein and is provided as general guidance only. The contractor shall follow the current industry standard or commercial equivalent of each applicable document if available:

Standards

DoD-5000.1

DoD-STD-100

MIL-STD-881

MIL-STD-1553

Instructions/Handbooks

MIL-W-5088

MIL-DTL-31000

3.1 Funding of Performance Requirements

SOW # Description RDT&E Procurement O&M WCF

4.0 General Requirements - - - -

4.1 System Engineering - - - -

4.1.1 Systems Engineering Analysis X X X -

4.2 Project Management - - - -

4.2.1 Project Management - - X X

4.3 Materials Engineering - - - -

4.3.1 Materials Characterization and Failure Analysis X X X -

4.3.2 Metallic/Ceramic Materials X X X -

4.3.3 Composite/Non-Metallic Material X X X -

4.3.4 Organic Material Coatings X X X -

4.3.5 Inorganic Material Coatings X X X -

4.3.6 Operational Chemicals X X X -

4.3.7 Environmental Support X X X -

4.3.8 Non-Destructive Testing and Inspection X X X -

4.3.9 Corrosion Protection X X X -

4.4 Non-Materials Engineering - - - -

4.4.1 Structural Analysis and Testing X X X -

4.4.2 Aeromechanics Engineering X X X -

4.4.3 Aircraft Susbsystems X X X -

4.5 Non-Technical Support Functions - - - -

4.5.1 Documentation and Proposal Support X X X X

4.0 Requirements

4.1 Systems Engineering

4.1.1 Systems Engineering Analysis

The contractor shall provide the engineering and analytical support to manage complex engineering systems throughout the complete life cycle (research and development, acquisition, and sustainment) of military and non-military aircraft, support equipment and propulsion systems using standardized systems engineering methods.

Documentation shall be prepared in accordance with CDRL A001.

The performance standards and surveillance methods for this task are listed in the Surveillance Activity Checklist (SAC), Attachment 2.

4.2 Project Management

4.2.1 Project Management

The contractor shall analyze non-program specific Air Vehicle Engineering Department project requirements in the areas of business management, financial management, program scheduling, milestone tracking, critical path analyses, and support requirements, and performs other related analyst/management activities required for successful completion of required tasks.

The contractor shall submit monthly performance and financial reports

Documentation shall be prepared in accordance with CDRL A001 and CDRL A002.

The performance standards and surveillance methods for this task are listed in the SAC, Attachment 2.

4.3 Materials Engineering

4.3.1 Materials Characterization Support

The contractor shall support the use of the Air Vehicle competency’s materials characterization throughout the complete life cycle (research and development, acquisition, and sustainment) of military and non-military aircraft, support equipment and propulsion systems to investigate and analyze the properties of materials and to perform evaluations of material specimens. The contractor shall support the design, preparation and testing of metallic, non-metallic, composite, ceramic, and chemical specimens, collect and analyze test data, and report findings.

Navy equipment and facilities will be available for contractor use.

Documentation shall be prepared in accordance with CDRL A001.

4.3.2 Metallic/Ceramic Materials

The contractor shall support the Air Vehicle Engineering Department throughout the complete life cycle (research and development, acquisition, and sustainment) of military and non-military aircraft, support equipment and propulsion systems through the development, utilization, and maintenance of metallic and ceramic materials. The contractor shall provide recommended guidance to resolve characterization, processing, fabrication, productivity, quality, manufacturing issues and technology, and unexpected failure.

Documentation shall be prepared in accordance with CDRL A001.

4.3.3 Composite/Non-Metallic Materials

life cycle (research and development, acquisition, and sustainment) of military and non-military aircraft, support equipment and propulsion systems through the development, utilization, and maintenance of composite materials, adhesives, sealants, and other non-metallic materials. The contractor shall provide recommended guidance to resolve characterization, processing, fabrication, productivity, quality, manufacturing issues and technology, and unexpected failure of components.

Documentation shall be prepared in accordance with CDRL A001.

4.3.4 Organic Material Coatings

The contractor shall support the Air Vehicle Engineering Department throughout the complete life cycle (research and development, acquisition, and sustainment) of military and non-military aircraft, support equipment and propulsion systems through the development, implementation, and maintenance of organic protective coatings. The contractor shall perform both laboratory and real-world testing of organic protective coatings to establish relative performance in the aircraft environment.

Testing and application of protective coatings shall be performed at NAWCAD PAX, a contractor facility, or in the field.

Documentation shall be provided in accordance with CDRL A001.

4.3.5 Inorganic Material Coatings

life cycle (research and development, acquisition, and sustainment) of military and non-military aircraft, support equipment, and propulsion systems through the development, implementation, and maintenance of inorganic coating systems (i.e. electroplating, conversion coatings, anodization, passivation, etc.). The contractor shall perform both laboratory and real-world testing of the inorganic protective coatings to establish relative performance in the aircraft environment.

Testing and application of protective coatings shall be performed at NAWCAD PAX, a contractor facility, or in the field.

Documentation shall be provided in accordance with CDRL A001.

4.3.6 Operational Chemicals

life cycle (research and development, acquisition, and sustainment) of military and non-military aircraft, support equipment, and propulsion systems through the development, implementation, and maintenance of all chemicals necessary for the operation and maintenance of said systems.

The contractor shall perform both laboratory and real-world testing of those chemicals to establish relative performance in the aircraft environment.

Testing may be performed at either the NAWCAD PAX, a contractor facility, or in the field.

4.3.7 Environmental Support

life cycle (research and development, acquisition, and sustainment) of military and non-military aircraft, support equipment, and propulsion systems through the development, implementation, and maintenance of environmental and occupational health regulatory guidance and associated documentation for environmental compliance and hazmat usage and control.

Documentation shall be provided in accordance with CDRL A001.

4.3.8 Non-Destructive Testing and Inspection

life cycle (research and development, acquisition, and sustainment) of military and non-military aircraft, support equipment, and propulsion systems in the area of Non-Destructive Testing and

Inspection. The contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain analysis techniques for failed materials, validate inspection techniques and procedures, and provide inspection recommendations.

The contractor shall perform both laboratory and on-aircraft inspection.

Documentation shall be provided in accordance with CDRL A001.

4.3.9 Corrosion Protection

life cycle (research and development, acquisition, and sustainment) of military and non-military aircraft, support equipment, and propulsion systems through the development, implementation, and maintenance of corrosion protection technologies. The contractor shall perform both laboratory and real-world corrosion testing of metallic and composite materials and protective coatings to establish relative performance in the aircraft environment.

Testing may be performed at NAWCAD PAX or other government facility, a contractor facility, or in the field.

Documentation shall be provided in accordance with CDRL A001.

4.4 Non-Materials Engineering

4.4.1 Structural Analysis and Testing

The contractor shall provide engineering support to the Air Vehicle Engineering Department throughout the complete life cycle (research and development, acquisition, and sustainment) of military and non-military aircraft, support equipment and propulsion systems through the development, implementation, and maintenance of static and dynamic stress analyses of airframe systems, subsystems and attached stores. The contractor shall support the development and updating of plans regarding procedures, specifications, and processes for structural analyses, testing procedures, and certification of structural integrity. The contractor shall also develop, implement, and maintain component and aircraft system structural test plans, and perform hardware instrumentation, article preparation, testing, test data evaluation, and reporting.

Documentation shall be prepared in accordance with CDRL A001.

4.4.2 Aeromechanics Engineering

throughout the complete life cycle (research and development, acquisition, and sustainment) of military and non-military aircraft, support equipment and propulsion systems through the development, implementation, and maintenance of technology in the areas of fuel optimization, aerodynamics characterization, flight dynamics, performance analysis, wind tunnel testing, computational fluid dynamics, aircraft/stores separation analysis, flight test data analysis, and flight control systems.

4.4.3 Aircraft Subsystems

throughout the complete life cycle (research and development, acquisition, and sustainment) of military and non-military aircraft, support equipment and propulsion systems through the development, implementation, and maintenance of technology in the areas of aircraft hydraulic power systems, fuel systems and associated stores, environmental control systems, and mechanical subsystems military and non-military aircraft, support equipment and propulsion systems

Documentation shall be prepared in accordance with CDRL A001.

4.5 Non-Technical Support Functions

4.5.1 Documentation and Proposal Support

The contractor shall provide support to the Air Vehicle Engineering Department throughout the complete life cycle (research and development, acquisition, and sustainment) of military and non-military aircraft, support equipment and propulsion systems through the development, implementation, and maintenance of standardized technical reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, statements of work, and associated technical and administrative documents. The contractor shall be responsible for configuration control of those documents.

Documentation shall be prepared in accordance with CDRL A001

5.0 Data

Data is to be submitted in accordance with the attached Contract Data Requirements List, (CDRL) DD Form 1423.

The performance standards and surveillance methods for this task are listed in the SAC, Technical Report-Study/Services (CDRL A001)

Performance and Financial Report (CDRL A002)

OPSEC Plan (CDRL A003)

Company Non-Disclosure Agreement (CDRL A004)

Employee Non-Disclosure Agreement (CDRL A005)

6.0 Special Considerations

6.1 Government Furnished Resources

In support of tasks 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, NAWCAD will provide use of technical laboratories and associated government-furnished equipment at NAWCAD PAX and other government facilities.

6.2 Place of Performance

Approximately 82% of the of the level of effort is anticipated to be performed on-site (government facility) and 18% off-site (contractor facility).Performance is anticipated primarily at Patuxent River, MD (PAX) (on and off site), with some work at Jacksonville, FL and Crystal

City, VA (on-site). Other locations may be identified during the period of performance and will be designated at the Task Order level. PAX off-site support shall be performed at a contractor facility located within 50 miles of NAWCAD PAX.

7.0 Other Direct Costs

7.1 Material

Material shall be used to support the efforts described in this SOW. Material purchases must receive prior written authorization by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Permissible material categories include, but are not limited to:

Metallic, composite, and chemical raw materials

Consumable lab supplies

Manufactured test specimens (end item)

Additively-manufactured end items used for testing

Fixed-price internationally recognized industry and government standardized material and mechanical testing (i.e. ASTM, MIL-STD, etc.)

Reference Materials

Personal protection equipment (PPE)

Safety supplies

Purchase of items outside of the listed categories requires review by the Contracting Officer for suitability and fair and equitable value.

7.2 Travel

The contractor shall travel, as required by contract tasking, during the performance of this contract.

The government shall reimburse the contractor for allowable travel costs, exclusive of fee, incurred by the contractor in performance of the contract in accordance with FAR Subpart 31.2 and with rules set for the for temporary duty travel in the Department of Defense Joint Travel Regulations, Volume II, for civilian personnel. Travel and subsistence are authorized for travel beyond a 50-mile radius of the contractor's office or regular work site whenever a task assignment requires work to be accomplished at a temporary alternate work site. Travel other than local travel must receive prior written authorization by the Contracting Officer's

Representative (COR). The contractor is responsible for making all travel arrangements for its personnel shall not be billed as a direct charged to this contract. The cost for travel will be reimbursed in accordance with the Travel CLIN included in this contract.

Travel requirements are anticipated to be within the continental United States CONUS. Travel locations may include, but are not limited to:

Orlando FL

Jacksonville FL

Tampa FL

Cherry Point NC

Lakehurst NJ

Seattle Washington

Philadelphia PA

Newark DE

Evandale OH

Columbus OH

Cincinnati OH

Dayton OH

Fort Worth TX

Houston TX

Los Angeles CA

San Diego CA

China Lake CA

Las Vegas NV

North Island CA

Indianapolis IN

8.0 Personnel Qualifications

The contractor shall provide personnel having professional and technical experience necessary to ensure accomplishment of the tasks specified in this work statement. The contractor and their provided personnel must maintain the required qualifications throughout the performance of the contract. A list of represented labor categories identified by the Government as associated with the contract and minimum labor qualifications for categories are incorporated into the contract as Appendix A.

9.0 Operation Security (OPSEC) Plan

The classification level of the requirements outlined herein is Secret. Secret level facility clearance is required at the time of contract award. Contractor personnel must have a secret level clearance upon award of the Task Order under which they perform.

The contractor shall provide Operation Security (OPSEC) protection for all classified information (as defined by FAR 4.401) and sensitive information (as defined by Section 3(d)(4) of PL 100-235 (101 Stat 1727)), pursuant to the National Security Decision Directive 298 of 22 January 1988 and DFARS clause 252.239-7016. In order to meet this requirement, the contractor shall develop, implement and maintain a facility level OPSEC plan and program to protect classified and sensitive information, to be used at a contractor's and subcontractor's facilities during the performance of the contract.

The OPSEC Plan shall be submitted in accordance with CDRL A003.

10.0 Data Handling

In accordance with OCI Clause 5252.209-9510(e)(5) and as appropriate, this contract provides for the contractor to provide technical evaluation and/or advisory and assistance services in support of acquisition planning and execution of NAVAIR programs. The contractor will have access to system performance, program / business sensitive, company proprietary and pre-decisional material / data, which shall not be disclosed to any entity, government or otherwise, outside of the Air Vehicle Department unless specifically indicated by a designated government point of contact or authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not use for purposes other than performance under this contract; nor shall the contractor release, reproduce, distribute, or publish any data or analysis that is provided as Government Furnished Information (GFI) or produced in the performance of this contract; nor shall the contractor authorize others to do so, without written permission of the Contracting Officer. Further, the contractor shall, within 15 days after the effective date of this contract, obtain and provide to the COR signed Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) signed by a duly authorized representative of the prime contractor, each subcontractor, and each consultant (provided as Contract Data Requirement List, Exhibit A) and shall obtain and provide to the COR signed individual NDAs with all contractor, subcontractor, and consulting personnel that performs work under this contract. Additionally, the contractor agrees to place in each subcontract affected by these provisions the necessary language to bind the subcontractor by these terms and conditions.

IMPORTANT: Executing these non-disclosure agreements attached to this solicitation does not alleviate the contractual duties and obligations the Contractor has pursuant to NAVAIR Clause 5252.209-9510(e)(5) including but not limited to agreeing to execute agreements with companies furnishing proprietary data in connection with work performed under this contract.

Documentation shall be in accordance with CDRL A004 and CDRL A005.

Appendix A

Labor Categories

* Denotes a Key Labor Category (Example: * Analyst)

Analyst (4.3)

Functional Description: Applies analytic techniques in the evaluation of program/project objectives. Analyzes requirements, status, budget and schedules. Performs management, technical, or business case analyses. Participates as a member of and/or supports the specified program or project team. Collects, completes, organizes and interprets data relating to aircraft acquisition and product programs. Tracks program/project status and schedules. Applies government- instituted processes for documentation, change control management and data management.

Education: AS or AA degree. ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: An additional two (2) years of experience can be substituted for an AS or AA degree.

Experience: At least four (4) years of experience in management, technical or business analysis disciplines. Demonstrated experience in analyzing program/project status and providing documentation to support project/program. Experience with Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) and the Defense Travel System (DTS).

Analyst, Junior

Functional Description: Provides program/project office analysis support. Participates in meetings and supports specified program and project teams. Tracks program/project status and schedules, takes minutes, prepares presentations, reports, studies, documentation. Performs tasks under supervision.

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: At least two (2) years of experience in a business or technical discipline.

* Analyst (4.3.4)

Functional Description: Applies analytic techniques in the evaluation of program/project objectives. Analyzes requirements, status, budget and schedules. Performs management, technical, or business case analyses. Participates as a member of and/or supports the specified program or project team. Collects, completes, organizes and interprets data relating to aircraft acquisition and product programs. Tracks program/project status and schedules. Applies government- instituted processes for documentation, change control management and data management.

Education: AS or AA degree. ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: An additional two (2) years of experience can be substituted for an AS or AA degree.

Experience: At least four (4) years of experience in management, technical or business analysis disciplines. Demonstrated experience in analyzing program/project status and providing documentation to support project/program. Demonstrated experience in coordinating and managing the non-technical aspects of an engineering development program.

*Engineer/Scientist, Senior (Composites)

Functional Description: Performs tasks with little or no guidance. Has demonstrated knowledge in area of engineering expertise. Applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, evaluate, and maintain aerospace polymeric composite materials.

Education: MS or MA degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Chemistry. ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: A BS or BA degree and an additional four (4) years of experience can be substituted for an MS or MA degree.

Experience: At least ten (10) years of experience in an engineering position, three (3) of which must be related to the development, certification, and qualification of composite Material and Processes. Experience interacting with vendors to solve engineering issues.

*Engineer/Scientist, Senior (Organic Coatings)

Functional Description: Performs tasks with little or no guidance. Has demonstrated knowledge in area of engineering expertise. Applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, evaluate, and maintain aerospace organic coatings systems.

Education: MS or MA degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Chemistry.

ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: A BS or BA degree and an additional four (4) years of experience can be substituted for an MS or MA degree.

Experience: At least ten (10) years of experience in an engineering position, three (3) of which are in Aerospace organic coatings and corrosion prevention.

*Engineer/Scientist, Senior (Structures)

Functional Description: Performs tasks with little or no guidance. Has demonstrated knowledge in area of engineering expertise. Applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, evaluate, and maintain static and dynamic stress analyses, testing procedures, test plans, and hardware instrumentation of aircraft and associated support equipment. Performs said analyses and tests and reports results.

Education: MS or MA degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil

Engineering. ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: A BS or BA degree and an additional four (4) years of experience can be substituted for an MS or MA degree

Experience: At least ten (10) years of experience in an engineering position, three (3) of which are in one or more of the following fields: Structural Analysis/Test, Stress Analysis/Test, Fatigue

Analysis/Test, Fracture and Crack Growth Analysis/Test, Damage Tolerance Analysis/Test, and Finite Element Analysis / Finite Element Modeling.

Engineer/Scientist, Senior (Aeromechanics)

Functional Description: Performs tasks with little or no guidance. Has demonstrated knowledge in area of engineering expertise. Applies engineering experience to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, evaluate, and maintain the technology used in the areas of fuel optimization, aerodynamics characterization, flight dynamics, performance analysis, wind tunnel testing, computational fluid dynamics, aircraft/stores separation analysis, flight test data analysis, and flight control systems in aircraft and associated support equipment.

Education: MS or MA degree in Engineering. ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: A BS or BA degree and an additional four (4) years of experience can be substituted for an MS or MA degree.

Experience: At least ten (10) years of experience in an Engineering position three (3) of which are in performing the duties of the labor category as described in the functional description

Engineer/Scientist, Journey (General)

Functional Description: Applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate military weapons systems. Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation. Applies engineering experience to perform functions such as system integration, configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management.

Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, tests, or evaluates software, components, or systems related to engineering or functional requirements of military weapons systems, associated support systems, or management information systems.

Education: BS or BA degree in Engineering (any discipline).

Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in an Engineering Position

Engineer/Scientist, Journey (Environmental Support)

Functional Description: Applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain the environmental and occupation health regulatory guidance and associated documentation for environment compliance and hazmat usage and control.

Education: BS or BA degree in a Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering/Science, or Earth Science

Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in an Engineering Position

Engineer/Scientist, Journey (Operational Chemicals)

Functional Description: Applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, evaluate, and maintain the operational chemical systems used in aircraft systems.

Education: BS or BA degree in a Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Chemistry

Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in an Engineering Position.

Engineer/Scientist, Journey (Subsystems)

Functional Description: Applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, evaluate, and maintain the technology used in the areas of aircraft hydraulic power systems, fuel systems and associated stores, environmental control systems, and mechanical subsystems military and non-military aircraft, support equipment and propulsion systems

Education: BS or BA degree in Engineering (any discipline).

Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in an Engineering position performing the duties of the labor category as described in the functional description

Engineer/Scientist, Journey (Metals) develop, implement, test, evaluate, and maintain aerospace metallic and ceramic materials.

Education: BA or BS degree in Materials or Metallurgical Engineering, or Mechanical

Engineering

Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in an Engineering position performing the duties of the labor category as described in the functional description

Engineer/Scientist, Journey (Plating Specialist) develop, implement, test, evaluate, and maintain aerospace inorganic coatings and chemical conversion systems.

Education: BA or BS in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Chemistry

Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in Metals Finishing (anodizing, plating, conversion coatings)

Engineer/Scientist, Journey (Systems Engineering)

Functional Description: pplies systems engineering principles and methods to guide complex, multi-disciplinary engineering systems through the U.S. Navy Weapons System Acquisition

Process. Effectively communicates acquisition progress and issues both verbally and in formal reports with higher authorities. Prepares acquisition plans in accordance with DoD 5000.X instructions.

Education: BS or BA degree in Engineering (any discipline).

Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in DoD R&D and Systems Acquisition-related engineering.

Engineer/Scientist, Journey (Structures)

Functional Description: Applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, evaluate, and maintain static and dynamic stress analyses, testing procedures, test plans, and hardware instrumentation of aircraft and associated support equipment. Performs said analyses and tests and reports results.

Education: BS or BA degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering.

Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in one or more of the following fields:

Structural Analysis/Test, Stress Analysis/Test, Fatigue Analysis/Test, Fracture and Crack

Growth Analysis/Test, Damage Tolerance Analysis/Test, and Finite Element Analysis / Finite Element Modeling.

Engineer/Scientist, Junior (General) develop, implement, test, or evaluate military weapons systems. Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation. Applies engineering experience to perform functions such as system integration, configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management.

Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, tests, or evaluates software, components, or systems related to engineering or functional requirements of military weapons systems, associated support systems, or management information systems.

Education: BS or BA degree in Engineering (any discipline).

Experience: No proposed experience required.

Engineer/Scientist, Junior (Organic Coatings) develop, implement, test, evaluate, and maintain aerospace organic coatings systems.

Education: BS or BA degree in a Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Biology.

Experience: No proposed experience required.

*Engineering Technician, Senior (Corrosion)

Functional Description: This technician independently plans and accomplishes complete projects or studies of broad scope and complexity, or serves as an expert in a narrow aspect of a particular field of engineering, e.g., environmental factors affecting electronic engineering. Complexity of assignments typically requires considerable creativity and judgment to devise approaches to accomplish work, resolve design and operational problems, and make decisions in situations where standard engineering methods, procedures, and techniques may not be applicable.

Supervisor or professional engineer provides advice on unusual or controversial problems or policy matters. Completed work is reviewed for compliance with overall project objectives. This worker may supervise or train and be assisted by lower level technicians, and performs, one or a combination of the following:

a. Prepares designs and specifications for various complex equipment or systems (e.g., a heating system in an office building, or new electronic components such as solid state devices for instrumentation equipment).

b. Plans approach to solve design problems; conceives and recommends new design techniques;

resolves design problems with contract personnel, and assures compatibility of design with other parts of the system.

c. Designs and coordinates test set-ups and experiments to prove or disprove the feasibility of preliminary design; uses untried and untested measurement techniques; and improves the performance of the equipment. May advise equipment users on redesign to solve unique operational deficiencies.

d. Plans approach and conducts various experiments to develop equipment or systems characterized by (a) difficult performance requirements because of conflicting attributes such as versatility, size, and ease of operation; or (b) unusual combination of techniques or components.

Arranges for fabrication of pilot models and determines test procedures and design of special test equipment.

e. Conducts tests or experiments requiring selection and adaptation or modification of a wide variety of critical test equipment and test procedures, preparing and operating equipment, recording data, measuring and recording problems of significant complexity that sometimes require resolution at a higher level, and analyzes data and prepares test reports.

Education: AA or AS degree in Engineering Technology, Physical Sciences, or Electrical

Wiring.

ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: High School diploma or GED and an additional two (2) years of experience related to the Functional Description.

Experience: At least thirteen (13) years of practical experience relevant to corrosion testing and technology.

Engineering Technician, Journey (General)

Functional Description: This technician performs non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity, using operational precedents that are not fully applicable, such assignments that are typically parts of broader assignments, are screened to eliminate unusual design problems.

This incumbent may plan such assignments. This technician receives technical advice from supervisor or engineer. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy (or conformity with instructions). This position may be assisted by lower level technicians and have frequent contact with professionals and others within the establishment, and performs one or a combination of such typical duties as:

a. Developing or reviewing designs by extracting and analyzing a variety of engineering data, applying conventional engineering practices to develop, prepare, or recommend schematics, designs, specifications, electrical drawings and parts lists. (Examples of designs include: detailed circuit diagrams; hardware fittings or test equipment involving a variety of mechanisms;

conventional piping systems; and building site layouts).

b. Conducting tests or experiments requiring selection and adaptation or modification of a wide variety of critical test equipment and test procedures, preparing and operating equipment, recording data, measuring and recording problems of significant complexity that sometimes require resolution at a higher level, and analyzes data and prepares test reports.

c. Applying methods outlined by others to limited segments of research and development projects, constructing experimental or prototype models to meet engineering requirements;

conducts tests or experiments and redesigns as necessary and recording and evaluating data and reports findings.

Education: AA or AS degree in Engineering Technology, Physical Sciences, or Electrical Wiring.

ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: High School diploma or GED and two (2) year of experience related to the Functional Description.

Experience: At least six (6) years of practical experience relevant to Material Systems.

Engineering Technician, Junior (General)

Functional Description: This technician performs standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations, follows standard work methods on recurring assignments but receives explicit instructions on unfamiliar assignments. Technical adequacy of routine work is reviewed on completion; non-routine work may be reviewed in progress. This technician performs at this level, one or a combination of such typical duties as:

a. Assembling or installing equipment or parts requiring simple wiring, soldering, or connecting.

b. Performing simple or routine tasks or tests such as tensile or hardness tests; operating and adjusting simple test equipment; records test data.

c. Gathering and maintaining specified records of engineering data such as tests, drawings, etc.;

performing computations by substituting numbers in specified formulas; plotting data and draws simple curves and graphs.

d. Following specific instructions, assembles or constructs simple or standard equipment or parts, servicing or repairing simple instruments or equipment;

e. Conducting a variety of tests using established methods, preparing test specimens, adjusting and operating equipment, recording test data, and pointing out deviations resulting from equipment malfunction or observational errors;

f. Extracting engineering data from various prescribed but non-standardized sources, processing the data following well-defined methods including elementary algebra and geometry, and presenting the data in prescribed form.

Education: AA or AS degree in Engineering Technology or Electrical Wiring.

ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: High School diploma or GED and two (2) year of experience related to the Functional Description.

Experience: No proposed experience required, unless proposed education requirement has not been met, then at least one (1) year of technical experience relevant to the duties of the position is required.

Technical Writer III

Functional Description: Develop, write, and revise material for technical reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, and related technical and administrative publications and documentation with minimal supervision. The writer shall proactively interview engineering personnel, and review journal articles and industry publications as needed for content generation.

The writer shall complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology. The writer shall review existing materials and implement recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content as needed. The worker shall maintain records and files of work and revisions for configuration control.

Education: High School diploma or GED; Vocational training commensurate with functional description

Experience: At least three (3) years of experience performing the duties of the labor category as described in the functional description. Demonstrated familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Technical background desired but not required.