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INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$119,630 - $155,521
per year
Type
Full-Time
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GS-12 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading projects to integrate advanced 3D printing technologies into naval systems, managing everything from initial ideas to delivering ready-to-use parts that help keep the U.S.
Navy's fleet operational. As a senior engineer, you'll plan and execute these efforts while creating guidelines for broader use across the Navy.
It's a great fit for experienced engineers passionate about innovative manufacturing who enjoy leading teams and communicating technical ideas clearly.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 or GS-12 level in engineering, focusing on additive manufacturing for naval or similar systems
- Professional engineering background in materials, mechanical, or industrial engineering
- Ability to independently lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex additive manufacturing projects
- Experience managing the full lifecycle of high-risk projects, from concept to fleet delivery
- Skills in developing technical requirements, validating components, and contributing to technology roadmaps and policies
- Strong communication abilities to explain technical data to diverse audiences
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance (implied for naval position)
Full Job Description
You will serve as a MATERIALS ENGIINER, MECHANICAL ENGINEER, or INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER in the RAPID PROTOTYPING/FABRICATION TECHNOLOGY DIV within the UNDERSEA SYSTEMS & SUSTAINMENT ENGINEERING DEPT of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV KEYPORT WA.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional engineer managing the design or evaluation of additive manufacturing technologies for the development and sustainment of naval systems and components.
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 AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.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:
- You will serve as an Additive Manufacturing (AM) Engineer and senior project manager, responsible for driving the integration of advanced manufacturing solutions for the U.S. West Coast.
- You will independently lead the planning, execution, and delivery of high-impact AM solutions that directly enhance fleet readiness and modernize the industrial base.
- You will direct the full lifecycle of complex, high-risk AM projects, from initial concept to the delivery of qualified components to the fleet.
- You will develop and validate component-specific technical requirements and contribute to the formulation of NAVSEA-wide AM technology roadmaps and policy.
- You will be responsible for translating complex project data and technical findings into clear, concise, and impactful communications for a wide spectrum of audiences.
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