MECHANCAL ENGINEER

To qualify for this GS-13 Mechanical Engineer position.. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must include knowledge of engineering principles for F135 Engine Support Equipment, SE acquisition and maintenance philosophy, and program management for SE delivery and site activation.

• Knowledge of engineering principles and theories applicable to support development of F135 Engine Aircraft Support Equipment (SE) and the process by which SE is acquired.
• Complete knowledge of SE and SE maintenance philosophy, both shore-based and shipboard.
• Experience managing programs to provide for the acquisition and delivery of Support Equipment (SE) to existing and new fleet sites.
• Experience with SE site activation.
• Knowledge of Navy and Marine Corps Aircraft Maintenance practices ashore and afloat to determine the most cost-effective means of providing support.
• Knowledge of database systems such as AUTOSERD, SERMIS, and SODARR.
• Ability to generate acquisition strategy planning for determination of future SE requirements.
• Knowledge of computers and familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, project schedule, and presentation software.
• Ability to act as the Propulsion Engineering Team Leader.
• Ability to understand current problems or limitations in the program area and to competently assess the feasibility of proposed improvements.

Serve as lead propulsion engineer managing a diverse portfolio of F135 Engine Support Equipment (SE) spanning Organizational-level (O-level), Depot-level, and engine test cell environments.

• Serve as a technical authority for propulsion systems support equipment, guiding efforts from initial concept, prototyping, and design through fielding and in-service sustainment.
• Provide expert in-service engineering support to resolve complex technical challenges, investigating equipment failures, analyzing root causes, and developing and qualifying effective engineering solutions and design modifications.
• Chair and/or participate authoritatively in technical design reviews (e.g., PDR, CDR) and integrated product team meetings, evaluating designs, and acting on behalf of submitted stakeholder and partner requirements.
• Apply systems engineering principles to evaluate and approve new and modified support equipment, ensuring designs meet all required safety, reliability, and supportability requirements for both shore-based and shipboard environments.
• Monitor technical performance and collaborate with contractors to ensure engineering efforts remain aligned with the budgets, schedules, and technical baselines dictated by the program office.

Must be a US Citizen.

• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level (time-in-grade must be met by closing date).
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA); certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites; you must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a complete benefits package.

• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

• Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense, 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.
• If you have any questions or need assistance, email the DON Employment Information Center at [email protected].
• Application documents, including supplemental ones, may be shared outside the Human Resources Office. You may redact your SSN, DOB, or personal information of others before submitting; however, if selected, you must provide unredacted originals.
• Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Failure to provide all required information may result in an ineligible rating or affect the overall rating.
• Generally, only best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager. The hiring manager may choose to conduct interviews.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAVAIRWARCENADLKE) is part of the Department of the Navy's Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). Headquartered at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, NAVAIR provides full life-cycle support of naval aviation aircraft, weapons, and systems operated by the Navy and Marine Corps. The Lakehurst, New Jersey, site specializes in aircraft launch and recovery equipment, support equipment, and test and evaluation. This Mechanical Engineer position is within the F135 Engine Support Equipment division, focusing on the propulsion systems that power the F-35 Lightning II. The role offers the opportunity to work on modern naval aviation technology in a federal civilian career with competitive pay and benefits.