Mechanical Engineer

Naval Sea Systems Command • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

This is a public notice flyer announcing anticipated vacancies; it is not an application, and actual vacancies may or may not be filled from it. Applications are not accepted through the flyer, and applicants who respond will not receive Notice of Result letters. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section of the flyer.

The Mechanical Engineer provides technical surveillance of contractor design and production engineering products and practices to verify compliance with contract and specification requirements. The role evaluates contractor engineering efforts, configuration management, proposed changes, and technical correspondence; conducts ship checks; and coordinates with contractors, vendors, and Naval activities to resolve technical issues involving naval propulsion and auxiliary systems.

The position requires expert technical knowledge of aircraft carrier and/or submarine propulsion and auxiliary systems. It may require travel from the normal duty station, including to remote or isolated CONUS and OCONUS sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods. The position may involve an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may require overtime, night differential, or unusual duty hours.

This is a federal position subject to suitability and security-clearance requirements, a pre-appointment physical examination, and other conditions of employment. Several vacancies may be filled. A relocation incentive may be authorized for eligible selectees.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to obtain or maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• 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.
• Expert technical knowledge of aircraft carrier and/or submarine propulsion and auxiliary systems, with a strong foundation across a broad range of equipment.
• Ability to review and evaluate contractor engineering and design products for compliance with contract specifications, including assessing requests for departures and engineering changes.
• Ability to conduct ship checks to investigate equipment malfunctions, validate design intent, and support inspections and sea trials.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with contractor supervisors, design engineers, vendors, and other Naval activities to resolve technical issues and ensure the technical adequacy, reliability, and maintainability of naval propulsion and auxiliary systems.
• Meet the basic engineering education or alternative qualification requirements: a qualifying professional engineering degree; current EI, EIT, or PE registration; successful completion of the FE examination or another qualifying written examination; at least 60 semester hours of qualifying physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and engineering coursework; or an appropriate scientific bachelor's degree plus at least one year of professional engineering experience under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
• A professional engineering degree must be a bachelor's degree or higher from a school of engineering with at least one ABET-accredited program, or qualifying coursework including calculus and advanced study in at least five specified engineering science or physics areas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Steam Plant Cleanliness and Noise Reduction programs is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide surveillance of contractor design and production engineering products and practices to demonstrate compliance with contract and specification requirements.
• Review and evaluate requests for Departure from Specifications (DFS), initiate processing actions, and recommend approval or rejection.
• Review contractor engineering-change scope for alignment with contract-change intent and assess whether estimated engineering labor hours are reasonable.
• Review and/or prepare proposed engineering contract changes to ensure specifications are clear, correct, adequate, suitable, and feasible for arrangement and installation guidance plans.
• Evaluate, monitor, and report on contractor engineering efforts in accordance with contract terms, and review contractor plans and directives for compliance.
• Evaluate and conduct surveillance of contractor configuration management systems and procedures, including requests for engineering changes and departures from specifications.
• Develop contract Field Modification Requisitions (FMRs) when authorized or as directed by higher authority or other applicable commands.
• Review incoming and draft outgoing technical correspondence to ensure it meets objectives and complies with policies and procedures, requiring minimal Branch or Division Head review.
• Perform ship checks and similar functions, and facilitate resolution of technical problems in cognizant systems and equipment.
• Coordinate and maintain liaison through meetings and conferences with contractor supervisors, design engineers, vendors, and engineering personnel within the organization and from other Naval commands.
• Conduct ship checks to investigate equipment malfunctions, validate design intent, and support major ship events such as inspections and sea trials.
• Coordinate with relevant parties to resolve technical issues and ensure the technical adequacy, reliability, and maintainability of naval propulsion and auxiliary systems.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to employees and their families, subject to position type and eligibility.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

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