Engineering Technician (Materials)

Naval Air Systems Command • Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL

21h

About The Position

You will serve as an Engineering Technician (Materials) in the FST Engineering Division, FST Department of Fleet Readiness Center Southeast. The role provides senior technical leadership on materials processing for aircraft components, including selection, application, and testing. You will investigate and resolve complex technical issues, including those involving incomplete data, conflicting information, or the adaptation of established criteria. You will also conduct complex materials-related failure analyses and aircraft mishap investigations; develop, modify, adapt, and validate non-standard test methods, processing techniques, and repair procedures for aerospace materials; and use and maintain laboratory equipment for sample preparation and testing. The position may require travel to domestic and overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites, and continuous use of personal protective equipment during the work shift.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and successfully complete the E-Verify employment verification check if new to the Department of the Navy.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience.
• Ability to manage material process-related projects.
• Ability to analyze and resolve materials-related problems and deficiencies.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with others to achieve common goals.
• Ability to perform materials testing, test process changes, and analyze results.
• Ability to provide training and instruction to develop and improve skills.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide engineers, technicians, artisans, quality assurance staff, and production management in troubleshooting material processing for aircraft components, including selection, application, and testing.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues, including issues requiring adaptation of established criteria, work with incomplete data, or resolution of conflicting information.
• Serve as a senior technician for complex material-related failure analyses and aircraft mishap investigations.
• Develop, modify, adapt, and validate new or non-standard test methods, processing techniques, and repair procedures for aerospace materials where precedents are limited.
• Use laboratory equipment for sample preparation and testing, and ensure equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.
• Travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or recruitment incentives, depending on funding availability and policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed