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Job opening: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Salary: $73 572 - 95 641 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Sep 17 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
You will serve as a ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the Rapid Innovation Branch (Code 100TO.32), Innovation and Technology Insertion Division (Code 100TO.3), Transformation Office (Code 100TO) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will develop Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and the Technical Documentation Package (TDP) using techniques to optimize 3D printing capabilities with consideration for cost reduction. You will analyze engineering drawings, existing parts and other technical data to determine the feasibility of manufacturing using additive manufacturing techniques. You will prepare the developed CAD model for printing using available software. You will prepare drawings and operator instructions, showing material and parts setups and provides the required information to develop and to complete the TDP. You will advise design engineers and process planners of the capabilities and limitations of rapid prototyping and 3D printing. You will will operate and maintain a range of prototyping equipment, including CNC machines, 3D printers, laser cutters, and other fabrication tools. You will use precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances. The incumbent will maintain detailed records of inspection results and report any issues to the engineering team.

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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • 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 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 wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 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 implementing comprehensive knowledge of CAD modeling practices and programs, including but not limited to Solid Edge, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Inventor, etc. Experience designing complex components made from metals, plastics, composites, or resins using various manufacturing processes and equipment. Experience using CAD/CAM software (e.g. Mastercam, Fusion 360, etc.) and slicing software (e.g. Cura, Simplify3D) and experience with post processing techniques for 3D printed parts. Experience using 3D scanning hardware and software and being proficient at interpreting engineering drawings and visualizing objects in three dimensions, including the ability to reverse engineer items from 3D scans. Experience applying knowledge of material properties, behaviors, applications, and limitations of plastics, metals, composites, resins, etc. Experience applying and interpreting geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T) as it relates to engineering and shop tooling drawings. Experience with emerging innovations in additive and subtractive manufacturing to advise management on the targeted procurement of new technologies and equipment. Experience communicating orally and in writing to provide technical expertise to management officials. Experience working independently to plan, organize, and establish priorities on assignments of substantial variety and complexity. 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 Engineering Technical Series 0802 (opm.gov) 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.

Contacts

  • Address NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD NNSY Portsmouth, VA 23709 US
  • Name: Department of Navy EIC
  • Email: [email protected]

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