Mechanical Engineer

U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command•Chambersburg, PA

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service Mechanical Engineer position in the Engineers and Scientists (Non-construction) Career Program. The role is aligned under the Science, Engineering and Analysis Career Management Directorate. The position requires a qualifying engineering education and, at the GS-12 level, one year of specialized experience; education cannot substitute for that experience. The Mechanical Engineer independently plans mission analyses using mechanical engineering principles, determines the benefits of new processes for supported operations, performs root cause analysis for material review board investigations, and investigates material consolidation opportunities to reduce costs. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, wear personal protective equipment, complete pre-employment and annual physicals, and lift up to 40 pounds during normal operations. The appointee must submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure upon appointment and annually thereafter. A one-year probationary period applies. Direct deposit is required, and relocation costs are not authorized.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Meet the basic education or education-and-experience requirements for the Mechanical Engineer (0830) series. The basic requirement may be met by a qualifying bachelor's or higher engineering degree, or through the specified combination of education and experience pathways.
For GS-12, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, including evaluating mechanical designs, applying industrial engineering principles to project timelines and mechanical system specifications, and developing reclamation procedures for equipment repair challenges.
Specialized experience must be used to meet the GS-12 experience requirement; education cannot substitute for experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment or gear.
Successful completion of required pre-employment and yearly physicals.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds during normal operations.
Submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure statement upon appointment and annually thereafter.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated as equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program, or receive full course credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.

Responsibilities

Independently plan mission analyses using principles of mechanical engineering.
Determine the benefits of new processes for supported operations.
Perform root cause analysis in support of material review board investigations.
Investigate consolidation of materials to reduce costs.
Evaluate mechanical designs to ensure equipment and systems meet engineering requirements.
Apply industrial engineering principles to monitor project timelines and coordinate mechanical system specifications.
Develop reclamation procedures to resolve technical manufacturing challenges related to equipment repair.