Description:
The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.You will serve as the CVN and Submarine Steam Controls Engineer in the Steam and Auxiliary Systems Automation Branch (Code 545) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD).
Requirements:
This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled by a General Engineer (0801-series), a Mechanical Engineer (0830-series), or an Electrical Engineer (0850-series) depending upon the qualifications of the candidate. Applicants in positions with occupational series other than those listed (0801, 0830 and 0850) may apply; however, you must apply directly to the series listed in this vacancy that is most applicable to your qualifications.Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional engineer applying advanced engineering principles to execute research and development projects in support of advanced technology on aircraft carrier and submarine platforms. Examples of qualifying experience may include (1) journey level knowledge in steam driven turbine powered ships and steam plant controls; (2) knowledge and experience in developing, training and mentoring junior engineers on steam plant controls and underway operations; (3) an understanding of the task planning sheet submission process and the business development cycle; (4) familiarity with aircraft carrier power plant operations.
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.
Feb 3, 2026;
from:
usajobs.gov