BEYA 2024 - Materials Engineer DEVCOM Soldier Center

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The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Soldier Center has an immediate vacancy for a Materials Engineer (or related field) to join our team of skilled scientists, engineers, and equipment specialists in Natick, Massachusetts. The incumbent will work in the Distinctive Materials Solution Branch within the Protective Systems Division, Soldier Protection Directorate. This is a full-time Term appointment not to exceed 2 years, which may be extended or made permanent without further competition. This vacancy is being filled utilizing Direct Hire Authority, which can appoint qualified candidates possessing a bachelor's degree to Professional Scientific and Engineering positions within the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC). 

The Soldier Center participates in an alternative personnel system known as the Personnel Demonstration Project (PDP).  The DB-02 pay band is equivalent to the GS- 5 step 1 to GS-11 step 10. The full performance level of the position is a DB-03, equivalent to the GS-12 step 1 to GS-14 step 10 grade level. Salary will be set commensurate with experience.

The Soldier Protection Directorate (SPD) executes client-focused scientific research, development, engineering, and testing to provide integrated materiel technology solutions to enhance the survivability of Warfighters and Homeland Defenders for today and tomorrow. SPD empowers and protects Soldiers and enables small unit dominance through revolutionary customer-focused research, development, engineering, and analysis. SPD provides science and technology, research, development, and engineering to the Army and other services.

The Distinctive Materials Solution Branch is made up of five federal employees and will expand to a total of seven. Duties will involve quality management and manufacturing innovation initiatives tied to operations and production. This position will further expand technical acumen aligned with the duplication of production and post-production/quality control efforts as a part of contingency planning. The position requires polymer extrusion work, and includes the following:

• Manufacturing/production focused work
• ISO 9001/Quality Control Process
• ISO Document Control/Planning
• Materials/manufacturing innovation initiatives

**Due to the nature of the work, a Secret clearance is required. Also, the work schedule will involve additional hours outside of core hours, which may include weekend work. 

BENEFITS:

Competitive salaries

Annual and sick leave - 13 vacation days and 13 days of sick leave

11 Paid federal holidays

Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules

Paid employment related training and education

Possible student loan repayment

Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable

Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job

Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care (HCFSA)

Comprehensive health benefits (FEHB)

Life Insurance (FEGLI)

Generous retirement programs (FERS)

Possible Recruitment Incentive 

Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of citizenship

Submit an annual Financial Disclosure Statement

Temporary Duty/Business travel away from duty location is required up to 25% of the time

Heavy lifting required; must be able to lift up to 55 pounds 

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Must commit to a Term appointment (time limited) not to exceed 2 years

May be subject to a two-year trial period

Please note** This position requires the incumbent to work outside of normal business hours (i.e., weekends) as well as shift work.