ENGINEER

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ND-04: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-03 pay band (GS-9 through GS-11 equivalent) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional engineer: 1) design and model complex mechanical and electromechanical systems for robotics, uncrewed platforms (UxS), and other naval applications using CAD software, rapidly iterating on designs based on simulation results and feedback from cross-functional teams; 2) translate digital designs into functional hardware by personally operating, or closely supervising the use of, advanced manufacturing equipment, including CNC mills, lathes, and 3D printers (both polymer and metal), to fabricate and assemble prototypes; 3) integrate mechanical components with electrical, control, and software systems, collaborating closely with electrical and software engineers to troubleshoot and resolve interface challenges and ensure seamless system-level performance; 4) develop and execute test plans to validate prototype performance against naval operational requirements, conducting hands-on testing for structural integrity, environmental resistance (shock, vibration, corrosion), and functional reliability; 5) collaborate directly with military operators and technicians to gather design input, understand operational constraints, and incorporate user feedback, ensuring that prototypes are not only technically sound but also practical for use in the field; and 6) create and maintain detailed design documentation, assembly procedures, and bills of materials, applying principles of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) to ensure that successful prototypes can be transitioned to production partners for scaled manufacturing.

ND-03: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-02 pay band (GS-5 through GS-8 equivalent) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional engineer: 1) design, develop, fabricate, integrate, and test mechanical and electromechanical systems supporting robotics, uncrewed systems (UxS), and other naval applications; 2) use CAD, simulation, and rapid prototyping tools to develop and refine designs; operate or oversee advanced manufacturing equipment, including CNC and additive-manufacturing systems, to produce prototype hardware; 3) collaborate with electrical, software, and operational users to resolve integration issues and incorporate field requirements; (4) develop and execute test plans to assess prototype performance, durability, and reliability; 5) maintain engineering drawings, assembly instructions, test documentation, and bills of materials, applying Design for Manufacturability principles to support transition to production.