ENGINEER
Naval Sea Systems Command
Posted: February 18, 2026 (3 days ago)
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United States Fleet Forces Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$84,579 - $131,790
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $46,479 - $60,424
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-7. Graduate study or significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This entry-level engineering role at a naval shipyard involves hands-on training in designing, planning, and reviewing technical work for nuclear-related projects, with potential to advance to a full-time position after one year.
It's a temporary detail where you'll learn to ensure projects meet high standards while coordinating teams and evaluating proposals.
Ideal for engineers with some experience who want to build skills in a structured government environment, especially those interested in naval or nuclear systems.
You will serve as a GENERAL ENGINEER in the ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT BRANCH (CODE 2302), NUCLEAR ENGINEERING and PLANNING DEPARTMENT of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.
****THIS IS A COMPETITIVE DETAIL TO TRAINING, NOT TO EXCEED ONE YEAR, AT THE CURRENT PAY LEVEL OF THE INCUMBENT.
UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE TRAINING THE INCUMBENT MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR SELECTION TO A PERMANENT GS-0801-11 OR A GS-0801-12 GENERAL ENGINEER POSITION.**** 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: * Experience carrying out the full range of analytical and evaluative work related to the development and/or execution of phases of complex engineering programs.
* Experience coordinating all phases of work with orderly and timely flow of information.
* Experience ensuring work products meet technical specifications and requirements for work assigned to the Branch.
GS-11 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-09 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 planning work, preparing engineering work instructions and reviewing engineering work by tradesman.
* Experience conducting technical reviews and evaluations of engineering proposals submitted by others. * Experience preparing and reviewing instructions and directives.
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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