ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (FLUIDS)

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Operates complex mechanical and electronic instrumentation and data acquisition systems; 2) Maintains laboratory equipment and test systems: 3) Creates detailed drawings for experimental apparatus and test articles using CAD software (e.g.

SolidWorks); 4) Fabricates aerodynamic models, test fixtures, and other experimental hardware using a variety of materials and tools; and 5) Provides technical guidance to students on the data collection, analysis, and set-up of experiments for academic courses and research activities.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will support the operation of testing in wind tunnel and rotorcraft laboratory environments.
• You will design, set up, calibrate and operate complex mechanical and electronic instrumentation and data acquisition systems to collect experimental data.
• You will troubleshoot, maintain and repair laboratory equipment and test systems to ensure operational readiness and safety.
• You will assist with and provide technical support for projects involving Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), drones or RC aircraft.
• You will develop designs and create detailed drawings for experimental apparatus and test articles using CAD software (e.g.. SolidWorks).
• You will work from engineering drawings, sketches and oral instructions, to produce high -quality components for academic and research projects.
• You will instruct and assists midshipmen and faculty in the safe and effective use of laboratory equipment, instrumentation and software.
• You will ensure a safe working environment by enforcing all safety protocols and procedures within the laboratory spaces.