Materials Engineer (6 Month Register)

DLA Careers; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal agency in Fort Belvoir, VA is seeking a qualified Materials Engineer to support the acquisition of strategic materials. This role involves developing key documents for procurement, providing technical support during the acquisition process, and analyzing engineering performance factors. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in engineering and relevant professional experience. The position offers flexible conditions and requires U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree or higher in professional engineering.
• Must be registered as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or Professional Engineer (PE).
• At least one year of professional engineering experience under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive documents for acquisition of critical materials.
• Provide technical support during solicitation and award proceedings.
• Serve as Program Manager for material projects and processes.

Skills

Quality assurance practices

Analyze engineering factors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in professional engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration or equivalent

Job description

Summary

This is an open‑continuous announcement with an established initial cut‑off date of April 23, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive documents required to advance acquisition of strategic and critical materials mitigation products.
• Develop services, including Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Objectives (SOO), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE).
• Provide technical support to acquisition staff during solicitation, proposal, evaluation, negotiation, and post‑award proceedings.
• Develop guidelines evaluating the parameters of products and services required to support acquisition, operations, and sales activities.
• Anticipate requirements and provide supporting technical information (specifications, standards, Materiel Safety Data Sheets) for long‑range and ad‑hoc commodity testing projects.
• Assist with evaluation of the technical merits of customer quality complaints, providing recommendations for solutions.
• Serve as Program Manager on material projects and processes for acquisition, disposal, and upgrade.
• Collaborate with other Directorates, Government agencies, and industries.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Tour of Duty: Flexible.
• Security Requirements: Non‑Critical Sensitive with Secret Access.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination; adverse background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt.
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered or exempt.
• R&D and mission‑essential responsibilities may require work during emergencies.
• Position and future selections may be used to fill shifts located within DLA Strategic Materials in Fort Belvoir, VA.
• Must complete DoD certification and other requirements for Defense Acquisition Workforce positions.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Materials Engineer, applicants must demonstrate:

• Basic Requirement: A bachelor’s degree or higher in professional engineering. Acceptance criteria include accredited ABET engineering curriculum or equivalent advanced coursework in specified engineering subjects.
• Professional registration or licensure as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or Professional Engineer (PE) with current registration, or evidence of a successful FE examination, or completion of 60 semester hours of relevant engineering courses.
• Related curriculum: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field (e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry) with at least one year of professional engineering experience under supervision.
• Specialized experience: One year of experience directly related to this position, equivalent to GS‑12 level.
• Strong proficiency and knowledge of quality assurance practices and policies.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze engineering factors impacting performance and design of manufactured items.

Education

• Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
• Document support such as transcripts is required.