Mechanical Engineer (Supporting Forward Operations)

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

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About The Position

This Mechanical Engineer position supports forward operations and helps transition sustainment capabilities to Allied Partners so they can develop competencies to maintain equipment. The incumbent serves as a principal technical authority, engaging stakeholders, identifying capability gaps, creating action plans, developing detailed project plans, and managing execution. The role also devises plans and methods to meet project objectives by developing applicable mechanical design criteria, and trains individuals and groups on foundational and complex tasks.

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation for qualified candidates in the competitive service. The position is in the Engineers and Scientists (Non-Construction) Career Program. It requires a SECRET security clearance suitability or fitness determination, pre-employment and annual physical examinations, initial and annual financial disclosure reports, and valid U.S. and assignment-country vehicle operator licenses. The incumbent must possess or obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport and Government credit card, and is subject to a mobility or rotation agreement and a one-year probationary period.

Candidates must meet the Mechanical Engineer (0830 Series) basic education or combination-of-education-and-experience requirements and have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level. Education may not substitute for the specialized experience requirement. Multiple positions may be filled. Permanent Change of Station costs are not authorized.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the Mechanical Engineer (0830 Series) basic requirement through a qualifying engineering degree or an accepted combination of education and experience.
• Have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level involving the stated mechanical engineering, production repair, sustainment, or CAD duties; education cannot substitute for this experience.
• Obtain or maintain eligibility for a SECRET security clearance, subject to a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Submit an initial and annual OGE 450 financial disclosure statement.
• Possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver's license from a U.S. state or possession and a valid vehicle operator's license as required by the OCONUS country of assignment.
• Possess or obtain and maintain a valid regular or official U.S. passport.
• Possess or obtain and maintain a Government credit card.
• Accept a mobility or rotation agreement and a one-year probationary period.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

• Help transition sustainment capabilities to Allied Partners so they can gain competencies for maintaining equipment.
• Serve as a principal technical authority.
• Engage stakeholders, identify gaps, create action plans, develop detailed project plans, and manage execution.
• Devise plans and methods to meet project objectives by developing applicable mechanical design criteria.
• Train individuals and groups to understand foundational and complex tasks.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to assist in developing production repair plans or Bills of Material for mechanical or electro-mechanical systems.
• Assist with production planning, sustainment maintenance, and resolving mechanical issues that may affect readiness across various systems.
• Use computer-aided design software to create or modify engineering drawings and support manufacturing or reverse engineering tasks.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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