LE2 MECHANICAL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP) in Washington, DC, seeks a professional engineer to serve as technical authority and component manager for Mechanical Ground Support Equipment for the TRIDENT II D5 missile system.

The ideal candidate holds an ABET-accredited engineering degree or equivalent and possesses strong knowledge in engineering sciences. The role requires a Secret clearance and offers telework eligibility alongside a challenging, mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree or equivalent demonstrated by coursework in core engineering sciences.
• Registration or approval routes such as Engineer-in-Training are acceptable per OPM guidance.
• Experience or training in professional engineering practice is expected.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical authority, advisor and component manager for ME equipment across design, test and implementation.
• Oversee development and integration activities to support TRIDENT II D5 missile system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and performance.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

• Hiring Agency: STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP)


• Department: Department of the Navy


• Location: Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as the technical authority, advisor, and component manager for the formulation, design, development, test, and implementation for Mechanical Ground Support Equipment used to support development of the TRIDENT II D5 Missile System.

Requirements & Education

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess: 08XX - Professional Engineering Series: Professional Engineering Series (08XX) - Degree: A professional engineering degree from an ABET-accredited college or university; OR a degree with curriculum in differential and integral calculus, with additional courses in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics; or electronics; OR Professional Engineering Series (08XX) - Substitution of Education/Experience: A combination of education and experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering; and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.

The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: (a) professional registration, (b) evidence of successfully passing the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination; (c) successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified above; or (d) successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field, e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering provided that it included at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.

(Note to Applicants: Please see the Qualifications & Education sections of this announcement for a link to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements. OPM guidance indicates that there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience.

This training plan or experience must be well documented and provided at time of application.)

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP), Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.