SUPERVISORY NUCLEAR ENGINEER
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Posted: April 15, 2026 (0 days ago)
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U.S. Pacific Fleet
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$88,599 - $129,129
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 working as a nuclear engineer at a naval shipyard in Hawaii, where you'll oversee the maintenance and safety of submarine nuclear propulsion systems, review technical plans, and support the procurement of essential materials.
It's ideal for experienced engineers who enjoy hands-on technical problem-solving in a high-stakes environment focused on military submarines.
A good fit would be someone with a background in engineering who thrives in team settings and has a passion for precision and safety.
You will serve as a NUCLEAR ENGINEER in the NUCLEAR MATERIAL ORDERING BRANCH of PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF.
SALARY RANGE: GS-12: $101,092 - $129,129 GS-11: $88,599 - $111,994 GS-12: Your resume must 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 as a professional engineer, applying nuclear engineering methods and techniques to develop the criteria or procedures necessary to resolve technical problems for effective and efficient submarine nuclear propulsion systems maintenance operations.
GS-11: Your resume must 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 as a as a professional engineer, applying nuclear engineering methods and techniques to the control or testing of critical equipment and materials for effective and efficient submarine nuclear propulsion systems maintenance operations.
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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