MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Military Sealift Command
Posted: March 25, 2026 (2 days ago)
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$57,641 - $91,664
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 entry-level engineering role at a naval fleet readiness center involves reviewing manufacturing plans, ensuring compliance with contracts, and solving technical problems related to aircraft maintenance and production.
It supports the team's work in keeping naval equipment safe and operational through testing and analysis.
A good fit would be a recent engineering graduate or early-career professional with hands-on experience in manufacturing or quality control who enjoys detail-oriented technical work in a government setting.
You will serve as a GENERAL ENGINEER in the Fleet Readiness Center Southwest of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.
GS-07 In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 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) knowledge of general engineering principles.
2) Experience in assisting production, manufacturing, or quality environments-particularly in design producibility, production engineering, or quality assurance-is essential.
3) Assisting in analyze technical requirements and identify technical issues and develop solutions.
4) Knowledge of industrial processes, maintenance concepts, and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
GS-09 In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of 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: 1) knowledge of general engineering principles.
2) Experience in production, manufacturing, or quality environments-particularly in design producibility, production engineering, or quality assurance-is essential.
3) Candidates should demonstrate the ability to analyze technical requirements and identify technical issues and develop solutions.
4) Knowledge of industrial processes, maintenance concepts, and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
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 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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