About the opportunity
This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project within the Welding, Processing & NDE Branch (Code 611) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division. You will serve as the technical lead and recognized expert for Welding and Allied Processes metallurgy, new metallic material, and process research and development for Navy materials, systems, and assets. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, conducting, and overseeing large and complicated projects involving ferrous or non-ferrous welding metallurgy, weldability, and new metallic material development, acting as a principal consultant to the Navy and Marine Corps, and providing technical management to a group of engineers, scientists, and technicians.
Salary and benefits
- Remuneration ranging from $143,913 to $197,200 per annum (ND-5 pay band)
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package
Who can apply?
- Must meet basic education requirements of the OPM Qualifications Standards Manual for professional engineering positions, or possess current registration/licensure as an Engineer Intern, Engineer in Training, or Professional Engineer, or have successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering examination, or have completed at least 60 semester hours of courses in physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences, or possess a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field with at least one year of professional engineering experience
- Must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-4 pay band (GS-12 and GS-13 equivalency) in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector
- Specialized experience must include managing and executing multi-deliverable projects involving welding or allied processes metallurgy and metallic materials development, utilizing concepts of materials science, leading and mentoring engineers and technicians, and planning and overseeing laboratory testing of metals
Required documents
- A complete resume restricted to no more than 2 pages, including employer name, start and end dates, hours per week, pay plan, series, and grade level
- Documentation supporting all claims made in the resume and assessment questionnaire
- Transcripts or course lists if using education to meet requirements
- SF-50(s) if applying for a promotion or time-in-grade requirements
- Veterans' preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, SF-15) if applicable
- Statement of service for active duty service members
When to apply
- Opening Date: 2026-09-09
- Closing Date: 2026-09-18 at 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST)
How to apply
- Click the Apply Online button on USAJOBS to create an account or log in
- Prepare a complete resume of no more than 2 pages detailing relevant experience, duties, accomplishments, and federal employment history
- Complete the application package by uploading required supporting documents such as transcripts, SF-50s, or veteran documentation
- Submit the application package through USAJOBS by the closing deadline
Additional information
- Position is interdisciplinary and may be filled by a General Engineer (0801), Materials Engineer (0806), or Mechanical Engineer (0830)
- Recruitment utilizes structured resume reviews and structured interviews as technical assessment tools
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Engineers with specialized expertise in welding metallurgy, metallic materials, and large-scale project management.
- Professionals who have successfully led and mentored teams of engineers and technicians.
- Candidates who meet the high-level specialized experience requirements at the ND-4 pay band equivalent.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a high-level technical role requiring significant expertise and the ability to act as a principal consultant.
- The position is on-site at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, requiring a high level of technical oversight.
- The application requires detailed documentation of specialized experience and project management history.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for a senior engineer looking to serve as a recognized technical expert within the Navy. It provides a platform to lead complex research and development projects and influence material science standards at a high level.
Our take
This is an excellent opportunity for highly experienced engineers in the welding and materials field. Those who do not possess the required specialized experience in metallurgy and project leadership should not apply.
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