Mechanical Engineering
27 open positions in this category
OPM series 0830. Mechanical engineers who design, test, and evaluate machines, engines, heating and cooling systems, and other mechanical equipment.
In the federal government the heaviest users of 0830 are the Navy’s systems commands, where mechanical engineers support ships, submarines, aircraft and sensors, along with the Army Corps of Engineers, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Bureau of Reclamation.
Recent listings have included mechanical engineers and supervisory mechanical engineers at Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Air Systems Command and Military Sealift Command, aerospace and mechanical interdisciplinary engineers for aircraft fleet support, a project manager engineer under direct hire authority, supervisory engineer or scientist announcements, senior technical managers for sonar and electromagnetic systems and a direct-hire public notice.
Applying tip: the professional engineering series carry a positive education requirement: an engineering degree, or an alternative such as professional engineer registration or a passed fundamentals of engineering exam. Say which route you qualify under and attach transcripts. The engineering guide covers the series and where its jobs cluster.
We currently have 27 open listings for Mechanical Engineering roles, all telework eligible. 18 were posted in the last 30 days, the newest on Oct 6, 2026. Advertised pay runs $50,460 to $209,600 a year, typically about $132,250. GS grades range from 7 to 14. Employers with the most listings: Naval Sea Systems Command (6), Naval Air Systems Command (5), Federal Aviation Administration (2). Figures as of Oct 6, 2026, refreshed daily.