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Posted: January 15, 2026 (0 days ago)

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MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$57,641 - $91,664

per year

Closes

January 22, 2026

GS-7 Pay Grade

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).

Job Description

Summary

This entry-level mechanical engineering role at the Naval Air Systems Command involves supporting senior engineers on projects related to manufacturing processes like 3D printing and CNC machining, using design software to create and manage mechanical components for naval aircraft systems.

A good fit would be a recent engineering graduate or early-career professional with hands-on experience in CAD tools and a passion for hands-on manufacturing in a technical government setting.

The position offers opportunities to grow into more complex project management while working in California.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, meeting OPM basic education requirements
  • For GS-07: At least one year of experience equivalent to GS-05, including knowledge of subtractive (CNC) and additive (3D printing) manufacturing, processing (plating, cleaning, NDI), and CAD software like AutoCAD or SolidWorks NX
  • For GS-09: At least one year of experience equivalent to GS-07, plus skills in project management such as developing milestones and schedules
  • FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) or EIT (Engineer in Training) certification as an accepted equivalency
  • Ability to analyze, develop, and manage engineering projects through completion, including cost estimates and design criteria
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance (implied for DoN positions)

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Domestic DIB, MRTFB Direct Hire Authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered.

Salary Range GS-07 $57,641-$74,935 / GS-09 $70,507-$91,664 FOR the GS-07 In addition to the meeting the Basic Education Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate meeting the minimum qualification at least one year of 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 - your minimum qualification experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional Mechanical Engineer or OPM accepted equivalency (FE or EIT) engineer having working knowledge, skills and abilities w/subtractive (CNC), Additive (3D printing), processing (plating, cleaning NDI), manufacturing to assist senior engineers to complete engineering projects; AND Utilizing knowledge, skills and abilities w/software associated and w/computer aided design (CAD) such as Autocad, Solidworks NX to complete mechanical engineering assignments.

OR Successful completion of one full year of directly related graduate-level education or superior academic achievement OR Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement OR A combination of experience and directly related graduate-level education as described above that equates to one year of experience in which the percentage of required education plus the percentage of required experience equates to one hundred percent.

FOR the GS-09 In addition to the meeting the Basic Education Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate meeting the minimum qualification at least one year of 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, your minimum qualification experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional Mechanical Engineer or OPM accepted equivalency (FE or EIT) engineer having knowledge, skills and abilities w/subtractive (CNC), Additive (3D printing), processing (plating, cleaning NDI), manufacturing to provide mechanical engineer support; Demonstrating knowledge, skills and abilities in Software associated w/computer aided design (CAD) such as Autocad, Solidworks NX; AND Performing knowledge, skills and abilities in "Project Management" developing milestones & schedules for logistical elements.

OR Successful completion of a Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree OR A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience in which the percentage of required education plus the percentage of required experience equates to one hundred percent.

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= GS-PROF 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 analyze, develop, and manage complex engineering projects and carrying them through completion.
  • You will prepare cost estimates, establish design and manufacture criteria, and scopes the magnitude of new projects, advising skill balance and manpower necessary to execute project.
  • You will check designs, specifications, and drawing produced by other engineers, verifying that they comply with minimum standards for format, safety, functionality, structural strength and compliance with military standards.
  • You will prepare contracts and delivery orders and makes in-house cost estimates for contracting out engineering services.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12863409-26-TEG