ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD is seeking a Subject Matter Expert Engineering Technician to lead rapid prototyping efforts in the Rapid Innovation Branch (100TO.32) within the Transformation Office (100TO). The role focuses on creating CAD models and documentation for manufacturing, analyzing drawings, and guiding material choices for high-stress components.

You will develop strategic roadmaps for technology insertion, engage with vendors, and implement SOPs and safety protocols while training staff on

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD modeling across metals, plastics, and composites.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software for complex parts.
• Experience with 3D scanning hardware/software and reverse engineering.
• Ability to interpret drawings and apply GD&T in shop tooling drawings.
• Exposure to additive/subtractive manufacturing innovations.
• Strong oral and written communication with management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical authority for rapid prototyping and manufacturing.
• Develop CAD models and documentation packages for fabrication.
• Analyze drawings and legacy parts to choose manufacturing approaches.
• Create roadmaps for technology insertion and facility modification.
• Engage vendors to evaluate technologies and adapt equipment to NAVSEA standards.
• Determine materials for high-stress components and test new capabilities.
• Write and implement SOPs and safety protocols for new processes.
• Train personnel on capabilities and safety of advanced manufacturing equipment.

Skills

CAD modeling

CAD/CAM software

3D scanning

GD&T

technical communication

project planning

Tools

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Mastercam

Fusion 360

Cura

Simplify3D

Job description

Summary

You will serve as an Subject Matter Expert Engineering Technician for the Rapid Innovation Branch (100TO.32), Transformation Office (100TO) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Summary

You will serve as an Subject Matter Expert Engineering Technician for the Rapid Innovation Branch (100TO.32), Transformation Office (100TO) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

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• You will serve as the senior technical authority for advanced rapid prototyping and manufacturing.
• You will develop complex Computer-Aided Design models and Technical Documentation Packages for manufacturing.
• You will analyze engineering drawings and legacy components to determine optimal manufacturing strategies, using 23 scanning and reverse engineering to recreate obsolete parts.
• You will develop long-range strategic roadmaps for technology insertion and facility modification.
• You will communicate with vendors and industry leaders to evaluate emerging technologies and customize equipment to meet NAVSEA standards.
• You will determine and prepare optimal materials for high-stress components.
• You will research and test novel materials, advising management on integrating new material capabilities to expand repair methodologies.
• You will author and implement standard operating procedures and safety protocols for emerging manufacturing processes.
• You will direct and train personnel on the capabilities and safety protocols of advanced manufacturing equipment.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• 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 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. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• 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 40lbs 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 demonstrate the following:

• Experience exhibiting 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.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and visualizing objects in three dimensions, including the ability to reverse engineering items from 3D scans.
• Experience applying knowledge of material properties, behaviors, applications, and limitations of plastics, metals, composites, resins, etc.
• Experience implementing the application and interpretation of geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T) as it relates to engineering and shop tooling drawings.
• Experience employing emerging innovations in additive and subtractive manufacturing to advise management on the targeted procurement of new technologies and equipment.
• Experience presenting in oral and written communication to provide technical expertise to management officials.
• Experience 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 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/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.

ICTAP Applicants:

To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference

Applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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