ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

This position is with the Rapid Innovation Branch (100TO.32), Transformation Office (100TO) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical authority for advanced rapid prototyping and manufacturing.
• Develop complex Computer-Aided Design models and Technical Documentation Packages for manufacturing.
• Analyze engineering drawings and legacy components to determine optimal manufacturing strategies, using 3D scanning and reverse engineering to recreate obsolete parts.
• Develop long-range strategic roadmaps for technology insertion and facility modification.
• Communicate with vendors and industry leaders to evaluate emerging technologies and customize equipment to meet NAVSEA standards.
• Determine and prepare optimal materials for high-stress components.
• Research and test novel materials, advising management on integrating new material capabilities to expand repair methodologies.
• Author and implement standard operating procedures and safety protocols for emerging manufacturing processes.
• Direct and train personnel on the capabilities and safety protocols of advanced manufacturing equipment.

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.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level (time-in-grade requirement).
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g., fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• You will be required to lift/carry up to 40 lbs in weight.

Qualifications

Your resume must 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 include:

• Comprehensive knowledge of CAD modeling practices and programs, including but not limited to Solid Edge, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Inventor, etc., with the ability to design complex components made from metals, plastics, composites, or resins using various manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Experience utilizing CAD/CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, Fusion 360, etc.).
• Experience with slicing software (e.g., Cura, Simplify3D) and experience with post-processing techniques for 3D printed parts.
• Experience performing with 3D scanning hardware and software.
• Interpreting engineering drawings and visualizing objects in three dimensions, including the ability to reverse engineer items from 3D scans.
• Applying knowledge of material properties, behaviors, applications, and limitations of plastics, metals, composites, resins, etc.
• Implementing the application and interpretation of geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T) as it relates to engineering and shop tooling drawings.
• Employing emerging innovations in additive and subtractive manufacturing to advise management on the targeted procurement of new technologies and equipment.
• Presenting in oral and written communication to provide technical expertise to management officials.
• Planning, organizing, and establishing priorities independently on assignments of substantial variety and complexity.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management websites:

• OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards
• Engineering Technical Series 0802

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.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.