Mechanical Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Posted: February 13, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$125,431 - $163,062
per year
Type
Full Time
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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).
This job involves leading a team of engineers to design, test, and support equipment that helps maintain naval aircraft, like the E-2C/D models, while solving problems related to performance, safety, and outdated technology.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in mechanical engineering projects, especially in aviation or defense, who enjoys coordinating with teams and managing changes to keep systems running smoothly.
It's ideal for detail-oriented professionals who can handle technical investigations and propose practical fixes for real-world equipment issues.
You will serve as a MECHANICAL ENGINEER team lead in the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division of NAVAIRWARCENADLKE on the E-2C/D Support Equipment team, BL23500.
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. Providing technical ownership of SE projects, including designing, testing, fielding and/or in-service support of aviation support equipment.
2. Managing the engineering change process, utilizing innovative techniques/solutions and providing guidance to resolve configuration management issues. 3.
Conducting Engineering Investigations and providing solutions to fleet support activities. 4.
Generating Engineering Change Proposals and drafting Technical Directives for release to fleet activities to address support equipment performance, obsolescence and safety issues.
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:
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