Mechanical Engineer (CASIE) (1) Fort Shafter, HI

Southern Arkansas University; Hawaii; On-site; USD 65,613 - 109,867; Full time

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to assist in the design and repair of mechanical engineering systems. The position is part of the Army Fellows Program, providing a developmental career path with training opportunities.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Responsibilities include monitoring testing, problem-solving in engineering, and reviewing technical documents.

The starting salary ranges from $65,613 to $109,867 per year.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree must be accredited by ABET.
• Experience in mechanical engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and construction of engineering devices.
• Monitor testing of mechanical systems and review results.
• Identify engineering problems and recommend solutions.
• Review project design documents and computations.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem-solving

Technical documentation review

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

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STARTING SALARY: $65,613 - 109,867 per year

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:59 pm (EST)

NOTE: Must apply on both Handshake & USAJOBS. Include resume and transcript (unofficial is acceptable). U.S. citizenship is required in order to qualify.

This position is part of the Army Fellows Program and is a CIVILIAN position with the Department of the Army.

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce.

The Army Fellows Program provides an exciting opportunity to embark on a developmental, accelerated career path as an Army Civilian including continued training and educational opportunities, with no military obligation. Fellows may also receive paid training, certifications, and rotational assignments. Apply to start your Civilian Army career today!

As a Mechanical Engineer, the incumbent will work under closer supervision performing assignments and completing training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to.

In this role you will:

• Assist in the design and construction/repair of mechanical engineering devices, equipment or systems using established criteria or specifications.
• Monitor the testing of mechanical engineering devices, systems or their equipment or components and review the test results to ensure proper functionality and contract compliance.
• Identify mechanical engineering problems and recommend corrective action.
• Review technical mechanical engineering project design documents, computations, and submittals.

QUALIFICATIONS

*Must be a US Citizen

Who May Apply

To be eligible for consideration you must meet the definition of as defined below:

Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); OR (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) 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. (Degree must be completed by June 2026.)

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.