MECHANICAL ENGINEER
What you'd do
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Major duties
You will review and evaluate the technical adequacy of logistics support, maintenance, and modification programs accomplished by HIINC (Huntington Ingalls Industries). You will conduct surveillance of Contractor engineering practices (including subcontractors) to the extent necessary to demonstrate that the Contractor is meeting contract and specification requirements. You will review scientific data and evidence presented by HIINC and subcontractors in order to establish suitability of materials/methods/design. You will evaluate new designs and systems and determine their acceptability and/or compliance with the intent of the specifications. You will exercise creativity and experienced judgment in extending traditional techniques or developing new ones in order to evaluate and solve complex engineering problems. You will be responsible for investigating, evaluating, advising, and resolving novel and unusual problems and ship material issues. You will review and analyze incoming correspondence and preparation of outgoing technical correspondence. You will coordinate efforts and maintain liaison through meetings and conferences with Contractor supervisors, design engineers, vendors and other engineering personnel from within the organization and from other Naval commands. You will perform ship checks and similar functions and facilitate resolution of technical programs in cognitive systems/equipment.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must also 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. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Expert technical knowledge of aircraft carrier and/or submarine propulsion and auxiliary systems is required, with candidates expected to possess a strong foundation across a broad range of equipment. Steam Plant Cleanliness and Noise Reduction programs experience is highly advantageous. Demonstrated ability to review and evaluate contractor engineering and design products for compliance with contract specifications is required, including assessing requests for departures and engineering changes. Candidates must be capable of conducting ship checks to investigate equipment malfunctions, validate design intent, and support major ship events such as inspections and sea trials. The position requires the ability to coordinate and interface effectively with contractor supervisors, design engineers, vendors, and other Naval activities to resolve technical issues and ensure the technical adequacy, reliability, and maintainability of naval propulsion and auxiliary systems. 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.
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