Interdisciplinary Engineer

Naval Air Systems Command • Cherry Point, NC

15h

About The Position

This is a public notice flyer announcing anticipated vacancies under the Domestic Def Industrial Base Facilities & Major Range/Test Facilities Base in the Department of Defense. Applications are not accepted through the flyer; interested applicants must follow the instructions in its “How to Apply” section. Vacancies may or may not be filled, and applicants will not receive Notice of Result letters.

The journeyman engineer will serve in the Advanced Technology and Innovation (ATI) Division of the MRO Engineering Department, supporting additive manufacturing (AM) initiatives. The role provides engineering guidance on AM capabilities, prototyping, production, and future Technology Transfer (T2) efforts. It explores AM technologies, materials, and processes to improve Depot and Fleet efficiency, reduce lifecycle costs, and address sustainment challenges. The engineer coordinates and leads AM projects from initial concept through final delivery, aligning them with organizational goals, available resources, and operational timelines, and collaborates with ATI Senior Technologists, AM subject matter experts, logistics points of contact, and industry stakeholders.

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.
• Must obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must meet applicable DAWIA certification and Continuous Learning requirements within established timeframes.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-11 in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate expertise in Fleet Support Team (FST) and/or MRO Engineering; developing program sustainment and acquisition engineering support; effectively managing technical and professional services needed to sustain a weapon system; and evaluating new approaches, guides, and standards to make engineering decisions.
• Engineering degree meeting the stated engineering education standard, or a qualifying combination of education and experience. Listed qualifying routes include professional engineering registration or licensure, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination or another required written registration test, at least 60 semester hours of specified physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences, or an appropriate related bachelor's curriculum together with at least one year of professional engineering experience under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Retired military members appointed to a civilian DoD position within 180 days immediately following retirement are subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 3326.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support and guidance on additive manufacturing capabilities, prototyping, production, and future Technology Transfer efforts.
• Explore additive manufacturing technologies, materials, and processes to improve Depot and Fleet efficiency, reduce lifecycle costs, and address sustainment challenges.
• Coordinate and lead additive manufacturing projects from initial concept through final delivery, aligning projects with organizational goals, resource availability, and operational timelines.
• Collaborate with ATI Senior Technologists, additive manufacturing subject matter experts, logistics points of contact, and industry stakeholders to facilitate technical exchange and leverage collaborative solutions that provide expedited and/or low-cost options.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is described; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level