Mechanical Engineer

United States Department of Defense - Mechanicsburg, PA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Mechanicsburg, PA

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

As a Mechanical Engineer with the Department of Defense, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and reliability of mechanical systems used in naval operations. Your primary responsibilities will include reviewing and approving contractor engineering drawing sets, which encompass various aspects such as configuration, construction, operating pressures and temperatures, materials, finishes, and tolerances. You will also be tasked with preparing, evaluating, and providing specifications that are essential for the fabrication and assembly of spare and repair parts. This position requires a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of engineering principles to ensure that all components meet the necessary standards and specifications. In addition to reviewing engineering drawings, you will prescribe test methods and procedures to ensure quality, including specifying the test equipment required for performance and life cycle testing. Your role will also involve reviewing and approving contractor requests for waivers or deviations from contract requirements, as well as evaluating alternate contractors and substitute assemblies. You will assess the reliability of assemblies and sub-assemblies by evaluating empirical data and other sources of failure and reliability data to identify potential flaws and stresses that could impact performance. This position is critical to maintaining the operational readiness of naval systems, and you will be expected to collaborate closely with contractors and other engineering teams to ensure that all mechanical systems are designed and maintained to the highest standards. Your expertise will contribute to the successful execution of naval missions and the overall safety and effectiveness of naval operations.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve/disapprove complete contractor engineering drawing sets addressing configuration, construction, operating pressures and temperatures, materials, finishes, and tolerances.
• Prepare, evaluate, and provide specifications used in the fabrication and assembly of spare and repair parts.
• Prescribe test methods and procedures used to ensure quality, including the specification of test equipment required for performance and life cycle testing.
• Review and approve contractor requests for waiver/deviation from contract requirements, alternate contractors, and/or alternate/substitute assemblies, sub-assemblies, and component spare and repair parts.
• Assess the reliability of assemblies and sub-assemblies through the evaluation of empirical data and other failure and reliability data sources to identify flaws and stresses associated with performance.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if born after 12-31-59.
• Required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with naval shipboard weapon systems.
• Professional registration or licensure as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).