ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL)
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Posted: January 23, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves working as an engineer to guide and manage technical projects for the U.S.
Navy's advanced weapon systems, including software development, problem-solving for designs, and coordinating with teams on system improvements.
It's ideal for experienced engineers who enjoy hands-on technical oversight in a military-focused environment and have a background in engineering projects.
The role supports ongoing modifications and analysis to ensure reliable performance in naval combat systems.
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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.
This flyer uses the Direct Hire Acquisition Authority Business/Technical Mgmt to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in competitive service.
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: as a professional engineer providing technical oversight planning, managing and coordinating various engineering development programs/projects that involve continuous systems modification, system requirement evaluation, and system performance analysis.
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/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/andhttps://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-general-schedule-positions/standards/0800/gs0800p.pdf 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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