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Posted: January 21, 2026 (1 day ago)

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LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CONTROLS)

United States Fleet Forces Command

Department of the Navy

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Location

Salary

$90,925 - $118,204

per year

Closes

January 26, 2026

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 a team of technicians in maintaining and troubleshooting propulsion control systems on Navy ships, particularly the DDG-51 class, while providing expert technical support for urgent repairs and system tests in Rota, Spain.

It requires hands-on experience with shipboard equipment and guiding junior staff on safety and teamwork.

A good fit would be someone with deep naval engineering background, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to equal opportunity practices.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in propulsion control systems
  • Subject matter expertise in DDG-51 class and other propulsion control systems
  • Extensive hands-on experience with shipboard propulsion controls
  • Knowledge of analytical and diagnostic techniques using tools like signal generators, multimeters, and Megger meters
  • Familiarity with DoD policies, regulations, and procedures for propulsion systems
  • Ability to provide technical assistance for casualty reports and complex diagnostics
  • Experience in training team members and promoting equal employment opportunity policies

Full Job Description

You will serve as a LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CONTROLS) in the Engineering Department, Main Propulsion and Electrical Division, Rota, Spain.

Your resume must 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: 1) Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the area of DDG-51 class and other Propulsion Control Systems 2) Extensive practical knowledge and onboard, hands-on experience in shipboard Propulsion Controls System 3) Professional knowledge of analytical and diagnostic techniques, including use of signal generators, frequency converters, Megger meter, multimeters, Simpson analog meters, available to test all associated Controls equipment and auxiliary support equipment 4) Knowledge of DoD, agency and local policies, procedures, processing standards, regulations, directives and requirements related to Propulsion Controls Systems to assist in development of guidance and procedures to identify vulnerabilities, and analyze potential violations or problems by reviewing audit trails and log files.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Engineering Technical Series 0802 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 provides technical assistance for urgent mission-degrading Casualty Reports.
  • You will provides technical assistance on less urgent but, complex technical problems beyond the capability of forces afloat, intermediate maintenance activities, or repair activities to diagnose and correct.
  • You will perform functional checkout, assessment, adjustment, and test of new or modernized shipboard systems in a systems qualifications test environment
  • You will be responsible for carrying out Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and communicating support of these policies to subordinates.
  • You will train team members in methods and techniques of team building and working in teams to accomplish tasks or projects.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/21/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/22/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12868271-26-GDD