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DODGG-11/14

Mechanical Engineer - Facilities - Mid to Experienced Level (Maryland)

National Security Agency/Central Security Service

Fort Meade, Maryland$105,262$192,764Top SecretOccasional travel - 25% or less
This position closed on March 23, 2026Open: March 9, 2026 — Close: March 23, 2026

What You'd Actually Do

As an Engineering and Physical Science professional, you will use your skills to create the systems and tools that will be used to enhance the operation of intelligence. You will advise, administer and perform scientific projects, such as planning, designing, and constructing specialized equipment, and ensuring adherence to sound engineering and scientific standards and principles.

Key Duties

  • Be a part of our mission to protect the national security of the United States, and have a direct impact to enable success in Agency operations.
  • As a Facilities Engineer - Mechanical, you will have the opportunity to work directly with mission customers to validate the requirements and unique needs to provide reliable technical solutions.
  • With the ever-changing industry and increase of technology complexities to accommodate our workforce, NSA's Installation & Logistics organization needs motivated Mechanical Engineers to provide facilities design expertise, guidance, and support to the development and implementation of facilities solutions that enable capabilities that align with mission driven priorities.
  • As a Mechanical Engineer at NSA, responsibilities may include: - Prepare design and construction cost estimates.
  • - Development of designs for new and renovated facilities.
  • - Prepare engineering technical reports, specifications, and drawings - Provide construction detailing - Perform engineering analysis and calculations - Conduct code analysis - Project management - Facilities planning NOTE: A copy of your unofficial transcript and resume is highly encouraged to be submitted with your application and may expedite processing.

Qualifications

  • The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
  • Degree must be in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (for example, Construction Engineering, General Engineering, and Architectural Engineering).
  • If program is not ABET accredited, it must include specified coursework.* FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience.
  • SENIOR Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Standard federal benefits including FEHB, FERS pension, TSP with matching, annual and sick leave.

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Quick Facts

AgencyNational Security Agency/Central Security Service
LocationFort Meade, Maryland
Pay GradeGG-11/14
Salary Range$105,262 – $192,764
Pay PlanGG
Hiring Path[object Object]
ClearanceTop Secret
TravelOccasional travel - 25% or less
RemoteNo
Categoryengineering

Salary Range

$105,262$192,764

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