Mechanical Engineer-Direct Hire Authority

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position MECHANICAL ENGINEER, NH-0830-03 is to serve as a professional mechanical engineer responsible for systems engineering for assigned programs/projects.

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position MECHANICAL ENGINEER, NH-0830-03 is to serve as a professional mechanical engineer responsible for systems engineering for assigned programs/projects.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

07/03/2025 to 10/31/2025

Salary $88,621 to - $137,000 per year

This salary reflects Rest of U.S Locality and may change based on location

Pay scale & grade NH 3

Locations

MANY vacancies in the following locations:

Eglin AFB, FL

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Hill AFB, UT

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

• 0830 Mechanical Engineering

Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes

Announcement number AFMC-...7709-SMH Control number 840066100

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Duties

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• Perform professional mechanical engineering work in support of the acquisition, development, or sustainment of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.
• Develop system performance requirements, objectives and integration, and the estimation of time and resources for system design, development, and support.
• Perform analysis and systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches to implement, develop, and document projects.
• Perform development engineering for system and devices

Desired Skills: -Experience in aircraft production or modification/sustainment programs is desired.

• Familiarity with the DoD Digital Engineering concepts and Model Based Systems Engineering principles is a plus.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage and Fact Sheet
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• Position may require an appropriate security clearance
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Qualifications

INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Employee needs to meet the education and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions:

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience as performing professional engineering and scientific work concerning mechanical concepts, principles and practices and extensive familiarity with related engineering disciplines and architecture to manage engineering projects and programs including maintaining, repairing, upgrading and building installation facilities and infrastructures; experience assisting with performing engineering and scientific work involving the design, development, commission, manufacture, operation, maintenance, and disposal of mechanical devices, systems, their equipment and/or components. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS):

• Knowledge of professional mechanical engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply engineering theories, principles, and concepts to system design, architecture, and integration.
• Knowledge of systems engineering issues and best practices sufficient to plan, design, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the development and/or sustainment of mechanical systems or devices.
• Knowledge of other engineering disciplines and standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Skill in preparing design concepts, formulating working drawings, expressing proposals, and establishing requirements for technical objectives and characteristics.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

This is an open continuous Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) notice open to the Public to create a candidate pool to be used to fill vacancies as openings occur. This notice will remain open until the closing date indicated; those who apply will be used to create candidate pools for consideration against current and/or future vacancies. It may be several weeks before a vacancy occurs and candidates should not interpret that as a sign of not being considered or delays in the hiring process. We are actively soliciting candidates in advanced of anticipated need.

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

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