ENGINEER/SCIENTIST
Naval Sea Systems Command
Posted: March 9, 2026 (4 days ago)
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U.S. Pacific Fleet
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$79,012 - $118,204
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves leading engineering projects for repairing and upgrading non-nuclear parts of naval ships, such as coordinating teams, creating technical plans, and solving complex problems with ship systems.
It's based at a naval ship repair facility in Japan, where medical and dental care is very limited.
A good fit would be an experienced engineer who has worked on large-scale ship maintenance and enjoys hands-on technical leadership in a military environment.
You will serve as a GENERAL ENGINEER in the ENGINEERING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT (CODE 200/S200) of the NAVAL SHIP REPAIR FACILITY. ***ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED.
Please see Additional Information section below.*** GS-13: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: overseeing engineering projects, planning and executing non-nuclear overhaul procedures and modernization of complex non-nuclear ship class equipment, systems, and components.
GS-12: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: overseeing engineering projects, planning and executing non-nuclear overhaul procedures and modernization of complex non-nuclear ship class 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/#url=GS-PROF AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800/ AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/ 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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