Mechanical Engineer (CASIE) (2) Fort Carson, CO, Seattle, WA

Southern Arkansas University; Colorado; On-site; USD 56,039 - 124,407; Full time

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (CASIE) for Fort Carson, CO, and Seattle, WA. This position is part of the Army Fellows Program and offers a unique career path as a civilian employee of the Army.

The ideal candidate will assist in designing and repairing mechanical systems, monitor testing, and ensure compliance with established specifications. Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and meet the specialized experience requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in engineering required.
• One year of specialized experience with mechanical engineering devices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and repair of mechanical engineering systems.
• Monitor and review the testing of mechanical engineering devices.
• Identify and recommend solutions for mechanical engineering problems.

Skills

Mechanical engineering design

Problem identification and corrective action

Monitoring and testing engineering systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Mechanical Engineer (CASIE) (2) Fort Carson, CO, Seattle, WA

LOCATION: Fort Carson, CO (1), Seattle, WA (1)

STARTING SALARY: $56,039 - 124,407 per year

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 11:59 pm (EST)

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.

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:

Degree:

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.

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in monitoring the testing of mechanical engineering devices, systems or their equipment or components and reviewing the test results to ensure proper functionality and contract compliance; or, assisting in the inspection and evaluation of mechanical engineering devices, equipment or systems using established criteria. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

Education:

One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Engineering.