Mechanical Engineer Security Clearance

Position: MECHANICAL ENGINEER with Security Clearance
Duties
* You will be a key member of the Instrumentation Research and Engineering Division at USNOFS that supports the maintenance, upgrade, and development efforts of new and existing telescopes and astronomical instrumentation.
* You will be responsible for maintaining astronomical instrumentation for night-time operations, provide on-site support to the science staff, troubleshoot and solve instrument problems in a timely and flexible manner.
* You will be responsible for maintaining astronomical instrumentation for night-time operations, provide on-site support to the science staff, troubleshoot and solve instrument problems in a timely and flexible manner.
* You will maintain contacts with commercial and government agencies that design and operate astronomical telescopes and detector systems ensuring USNOFS remains equipped with forefront instrumentation capable of carrying out mission requirements.
* You will/may represent USNOFS at scientific and DOD meetings as they relate to telescope systems, optical systems, or detector systems.
* You will be expected to support the publication of scientific articles and learn new skills sets by attending relevant conferences and obtaining additional training as required.
* You will/may also be asked to provide tutoring and continued education to other technical staff members or visiting scientists and students. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Must be a US Citizen.
* Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
* Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
* New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
* Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
* You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
* This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
* Experience as a telescope engineer with a thorough understanding of large astronomical telescopes and their optical subsystems.
* Experience designing, constructing, and procuring new telescopes and/or telescope systems to meet emergent requirements. Additionally, the telescope engineer will support the maintenance and upgrade efforts of existing astronomical instrumentation at USNOFS.
* Experience and possess a solid background in structural design, drafting, modeling, and finite element analysis using SOLID WORKS.
* Experience with machine shop manufacturing, CNC, 3D printing, and working with external manufacturers to meet defined specifications or requirements.
* Experience and possess a strong mechanical engineering background and will be responsible for the mechanical design, analysis, drafting, and fabrication of mechanical assemblies and support equipment.
* Experience and must have the aptitude to work within a multidisciplinary engineering team consisting of software, controls, and electronics engineers, as well as machine shop personnel and technicians.
* Experience solving complex technical problems with little supervision and expected to be highly self-motivated. The candidate is a cooperative team player who strives to make the team successful.
* Experience and possess a firm understanding of optical systems, including the handling, coating, and alignment of the optical elements of the four one-meter class telescopes. As part of these efforts, the candidate is also responsible for the maintenance and upgrade of the station's mirror coating facility and its supporting infrastructure.
* Experience and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* The incumbent must have the equivalent of a

B.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering or Optical Sciences (Physics) with at least 10 years of professional experience, preferably at an astronomical observatory, or a M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or Optical Sciences and 5 years of professional experience, preferably at an astronomical observatory. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: AND Experience refers to…