engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related discipline are encouraged to apply. Applicants with technical expertise in the areas of embedded systems, reverse engineering of hardware and software, network security, radar, and/or wireless communications will be considered. The candidate is expected to work in person and collaboratively with existing department faculty and staff members, provide mentorship and research assistance for graduate students, and maintain an active research program. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Primary duties include:
Planning, acquiring, installing, and maintaining cyber-physical systems experimental testbeds components such as software-defined radios, sensors, embedded systems, and network equipment.
Reverse engineering of hardware and software to assist in troubleshooting and research.
Providing technical support for student research for MS theses and/or PhD dissertations.
Writing technical reports and presentations as a co-author and presenting the results of scientific research.
Developing instructional materials to support short and graduate courses in the above-specified technical areas.
Occasional delivery of education and training courses, as negotiated with the hiring organization.
NPS is a fully accredited graduate school with students from all U.S. military services, as well as foreign military officers. U.S. citizenship is required. Salary is highly competitive and includes a generous locality allowance. Monterey is a short drive south from the San Francisco Bay area and is ideally situated along the spectacular central California coast.
Veterans Preference Statement:
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application.
Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation such as a DD-214 or a VA Letter.
Additional Veterans’ information: If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor’s website: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets . For more veterans’ preference information, visit: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans/veterans-preference .
The Naval Postgraduate School is an equal opportunity employer. For additional information about NPS, please refer to the website at http://www.nps.edu . Conditions of Employment:
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
Within the Department of War (DOW), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
The ability to obtain and maintain Top-Secret security clearance.
This position may require travel from normal duty station.
Minimum Qualifications for Faculty Associate - Research, AD-05:
A graduate degree in discipline that supports the needs of the department or school;
Broad experience (typically five years or more) with progressively responsible work within an academic environment;
Demonstrated excellence in communication and interpersonal skills; and
Expert knowledge of, and experience with, the development, delivery, oversight, review, assessment or management of academic programs, as well as familiarity with NPS and DoD.
Preferred Qualifications:
A master’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science from an accredited institution; ABET accreditation is preferred.
Seven years of demonstrated experience in scientific research and applied practice of embedded systems engineering, network architecture & security, hardware and/or software reverse engineering, wireless communications, radar, or related fields.
Demonstrated academic or scientific writing ability via provided samples as first author.
Demonstrated ability to lead project efforts and collaborate with team members.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Applicants with foreign education will be required to select from a list of private organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES), which provide foreign education evaluations acceptable to NPS.
Required Documents Statement:
Your C.V. or resume must be two pages or less and must support the minimum qualification described in this announcement. Additional supporting documentation may be submitted to provide additional details regarding experience, publication record, and scholarship.
A letter of application including CV, brief statement of research interests (max 1 page), and a writing sample:
Chad Bollmann
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
833 Dyer Road, Spanagel Hall Room 400I
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA 93943-5114
Email: cabollma@nps.edu
Phone: 831-233-4361
And
Prof. John McEachen
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
833 Dyer Road, Spanagel Hall Room 400D
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA 93943-5114
Email: mceachen@nps.edu Phone: 831-233-4361
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. First cut-off date will be July 31, 2026. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience based on federal government Administrative Determined (AD) pay scale, including locality adjustments. Pay range above is based on Monterey, CA locality.
