Department: Department of the Navy
Location(s): Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Salary Range: $117284 - $152471 Per Year
Job Summary: You will serve as a Mechanical Engineer in the Foundry Engineering Branch (1420.1), Manufacturing Engineering Division (1420), Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) (1400) in Philadelphia Pennsylvania a detachment of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience reviewing and coordinating geometry data provided by design agents and external contractors to ensure that data arrangements are sufficient for complete envelope definition, surface smoothness and fairness, and include all necessary information for the development of propeller and propulsor machining and assembly technical work instructions. Experience displaying a skillset of the development and validation of geometry data for complex non-flow path critical (NFPC) products, particularly those required for propulsor component machining and assembly. Experience coordinating with government agencies and private contractors to resolve technical issues, ensure compliance with specifications, and meet all project objectives and deadlines. Experience preparing detailed cost estimates to support project funding requests and budget planning. Experience producing proficient comprehensive schedule estimates for the completion of complex machining and assembly operations. Experience evaluating design goals and performing advanced technical assessments, identifying the most efficient and cost-effective procedures, and preparing supporting documentation including procedures, drawings, and program files. Experience conducting thorough evaluations of new or modified processes aimed at improving manufacturing operations and overall efficiency. 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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/mechanical-engineering-series-0830/ 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.
How to Apply: Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Complete resume with relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. 2. Supporting documentation Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 05/01/2026. Applications received after 05/01/2026 will generally result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed. NOTE: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://mydon.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process so please plan appropriately. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
Application Deadline: 2026-05-01