MECHANICAL ENGINEER

The Air Force Civilian Service

$89K — $138K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Obtain and maintain security clearance
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field
  • Valid driver's license may be required
  • Position may involve drug testing and varying shifts

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior mechanical engineer with project management duties
  • Provide technical leadership in mechanical device and system development
  • Guide and evaluate design and development activities of other engineers
  • Oversee maintenance and testing of mechanical systems
  • Develop strategies for the disposal of mechanical components

Benefits

  • Recruitment, relocation, retention, and student loan incentives may be authorized
  • Work within a supportive team environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Travel opportunities for training and mission accomplishment
  • Flexible shift options (day, swing, grave) available
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time MECHANICAL ENGINEER, NH-0830-03, to work at the Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) in the Ogden Air Logistics Complex (OO-ALC) with 309 MXSG at HILL AIR FORCE BASE located in LAYTON, UT. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

This job may close at any time! APPLY NOW!!!

Recruitment, Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.

Roster may be used to fill vacancies Complex wide for the next 90 days.

This position will be used to fill multiple shifts (day, swing and grave).

2026 Salary Range: ($89,508 - 138,370) / Yearly with locality

Job Open Date: 08/05/2026

Job Close Date: 08/12/2026

Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens

The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as a senior professional mechanical engineer with project management, execution, and operational responsibility in assigned area(s). Employee is considered the technical expert for the organization in engineering assignments concerning mechanical systems and subsystems of aircraft, as well as the mechanical mechanisms and/or components of related subsystems. Provides technical leadership and management in activities involved in the design, development, commission, manufacture, operation, maintenance, and disposal of mechanical devices, systems, their equipment, and/or components. Work encompasses several phases of the development process in which the employee guides and evaluates the design and development activities of others.

Qualifications:

- U.S. Citizenship

- Obtain & maintain Security clearance

- This may be a designated Drug Testing Position

- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical (if applicable)

- The employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include overtime, and/or days, swings, or owl shifts.

- The employee may be required to work during base exercises, contingencies or emergency situations.

- The employee may occasionally travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft IAW Joint Travel Regulations to other government installations, contractor facilities, or other commercial Locations for both training and mission accomplishment. Travel may include overnight stays.

- An engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an institution with an ABET accredited program in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field is required.

- The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position.

- This position may be designated as an acquisition position covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).

Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of professional mechanical engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services.

2. Knowledge of development testing and evaluation sufficient to apply experimental theories and/or new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of aircraft mechanical systems, subsystems, devices, and/or equipment.

3. Knowledge of integrated air-vehicles, ground systems, and support equipment sufficient to plan, design, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the development and/or sustainment of mechanical systems or devices.

4. Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; other engineering disciplines; and computer aided design and drafting (CADD) programs and other software such as information management and project tracking programs.

5. Ability to devise and evaluate criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships for design approaches and to assess the impact of new technology on current systems and processes.

6. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies.

RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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