MECHANICAL ENGINEER

You will investigate, analyze, and resolve complex obsolescence issues for undersea warfare systems.

You will apply advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to diagnose and resolve equipment failures.

You will design custom jigs, fixtures, and test apparatus using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.

You will provide expert advice and authoritative technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders.

You will mentor and provide on-the-job training to junior engineers and technicians to develop their skills.

You will provide hands-on engineering support to the production floor to resolve emergent issues quickly.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following as a professional engineer: Troubleshooting and evaluating complex mechanical engineering problems to determine and implement viable technical resolutions; Adjudicating engineering deficiencies in strict accordance with higher-level technical documents, military standards, and specifications; Authoring and conducting technical reviews of mechanical engineering documentation, procedures, and technical reports; and Training and guiding personnel on the practical application of mechanical engineering principles within a Navy or similarly controlled operational environment.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.