Mechanical Engineer, AST, Mechanical Experimental Equipment
John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field
Posted: March 31, 2026 (2 days ago)
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U.S. Marine Corps
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$61,722 - $80,243
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves working as an electronics equipment specialist for the U.S.
Marine Corps, where you'll gather and analyze information on military ground tactical electronics gear, perform tests and inspections, and develop maintenance procedures to keep the equipment running smoothly.
It's a great fit for someone with hands-on experience in electronics, especially in military or technical fields, who enjoys problem-solving and ensuring equipment reliability.
The role is at a mid-level government position in Jacksonville, Florida, focusing on practical support for defense operations.
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-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience in collection, analysis, interpretation, and development of specialized information for military ground tactical electronics equipment and supplies.
Knowledge of the characteristics, properties, and uses of military ground tactical electronics equipment, to include but not limited to, tactical communications equipment (VHF, UHF, Microwave, Digital Wideband, Tropospheric), tactical networking equipment, general purpose test equipment and related electronics maintenance tools and support equipment.
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/1600/equipment-services-series-1670/ 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:
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