Interdisciplinary Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer

Quick Facts

An interdisciplinary Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer role within a federal engineering training program leadership track (JETT ESDP), aligned to the Fleet Support Team (FST).

Description

Serve as a JETT ESDP Section Head supporting the engineering competence required to sustain a weapon system. Lead complex and difficult technical problem-solving and oversee industrial planning and support for platform systems and components across multiple repair-level facilities. Collaborate with FST leadership, Program Management Activity (PMA) leadership, and ISSC leaders to guide engineering execution and develop engineering proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with FST leadership, PMA leadership, and ISSC leaders
• Ensure technical engineering competence and the knowledge/professional services needed to sustain the weapon system
• Resolve difficult and complex problems with new or unfamiliar facets
• Lead industrial planning and support for platform systems and components across various repair-level facilities

Requirements

• US Citizen
• Determined suitable for federal employment
• Participation in the direct deposit pay program
• Obtain and maintain interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty
• DAWIA coverage: complete Functional Area/Tier certification and earn Continuous Learning points within established timeframes
• Ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS and to remote/isolated sites; travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods
• At least 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-12 level, demonstrating FST and/or MRO engineering support expertise (policy/control/procedures), leadership/supervision, development of others’ professional/technical proficiency, engineering talent recruitment, mentoring, and stakeholder relationship building
• Meet OPM basic education requirements: ABET-accredited engineering degree OR qualifying engineering coursework/testing/licensure (EI/EIT/PE) or successful FE examination or other OPM-acceptable education paths

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package. Eligibility depends on the type of position held.