Launch a federal engineering career with comprehensive benefits and structured growth at a U S government program in Pittsfield, MA. This onsite opportunity offers a competitive salary range of USD 92,344 to 142,755 per year and a pathway to contribute to shipboard systems across design, testing, and field support. This public notice anticipates General Engineer vacancies. Applications are not submitted through this flyer; follow the directions in the How to Apply section.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal benefits package for eligible employees and families
- Salary range of USD 92,344 to 142,755 per year
- Onsite work location: Pittsfield, MA
- Telework eligible on an ad hoc or situational basis at management discretion
- Relocation incentives may be authorized; PCS is not authorized
- Relocation expenses may be reimbursed in accordance with applicable regulations
Overview
This notice relates to anticipated vacancies for a General Engineer. The posting indicates that the position is open to the public and to U.S. citizens and nationals. The posting window and closing details are provided in the agency listing.
Responsibilities
- Participate in Program Plan development and updates, contribute to working groups and integrated product teams
- Provide direct support to the shipyard during design, fabrication, installation, and testing of Shipboard Systems equipment
- Coordinate with SPS/SPF Shipyard Leads to ensure coverage for major events and rapid data request and document approvals
- Collaborate with SPS leadership to implement a robust training plan to familiarize engineers with Columbia and Dreadnought plans and processes
- Ensure contractor developed systems are designed, fabricated, tested, and installed properly, meeting SSP level requirements such as TOG and Coordination Drawings
- Provide assurance that product development, qualification, and production acceptance processes align with the project Master Test and Evaluation Program Plan
- Analyze design artifacts, problem reports, process metrics, and field data for trends indicating design, reliability and maintenance or QA issues
- Negotiate differences of opinion and, when necessary, direct compliance to resolve conflicts
Requirements
- Must be a U S Citizen
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment
- Participation in the direct deposit pay program is required
- New employees to the Department of the Navy must successfully pass E-Verify
- Appointment of retired DoD members within 180 days after retirement is subject to 5 U S C 3326
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, may be required; able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods
- Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test is required; post-offer testing and random testing may apply
- At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to NH-02 (GS-11)
- Specialized experience as a professional engineer in system design, program planning and evaluation, requirements analysis, complex electronic systems, and strong oral communication skills
- Education: Professional Engineering degree (08XX) from ABET-accredited college or university, OR a degree with calculus and five of the following six areas (statics and dynamics; strength of materials; fluid mechanics and hydraulics; thermodynamics; electrical fields and circuits; materials science) or equivalent substitutions as allowed
Education and Qualifications
Professional Engineering degree (08XX) from ABET-accredited college or university; OR a degree with calculus and five of seven engineering science or physics areas (statics, dynamics; strength of materials; fluid mechanics, hydraulics; thermodynamics; electrical fields and circuits; nature and properties of materials) or acceptable substitutions.
Agency Contact
LaJuanda Myers-Brewer
Phone: 202-451-3845
Email: lajuanda.myers-brewer@ssp.navy.mil
Address: PMO SSP SHIPBOARD PROGRAM SYS, 1250 10th Street SE, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5127, US
Next Steps
Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager, and interviews may be conducted at the discretion of the selecting official. Performance, suitability, and security information will be verified and considered in making employment offers.
