Mechanical Engineer
Department of the Army
Summary
About the Position: The Army Fellows Program provides an exciting opportunity to embark on a developmental, accelerated career path as an Army Civilian including continued training and educational opportunities, with no military obligation. Fellows may also receive paid training, certifications, and rotational assignments. Don’t wait! Apply now to start your Civilian Army career today! 1st Year Salary $56,039 – $84,059 2nd Year Salary $68,549 – $102,824 3rd Year Salary $76,650 -$124,407
Duties
- Assist in the design and construction/repair of mechanical engineering devices, equipment or systems using established criteria or specifications.
- Monitor the testing of mechanical engineering devices, systems or their equipment or components and review the test results to ensure proper functionality and contract compliance.
- Identify mechanical engineering problems and recommend corrective action.
- Review technical mechanical engineering project design documents, computations, and submittals.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- Prepare the documents below before applying.
- Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position: The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment.
- A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
- As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
- If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 1.
- Your resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
- For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement.
- If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood.
About this role
The Mechanical Engineer position with the Department of the Army is based in Fort Carson, Colorado. About the Position: The Army Fellows Program provides an exciting opportunity to embark on a developmental, accelerated career path as an Army Civilian including continued training and educational opportunities, with no military obligation. The role pays $56,039 to $124,407 per year.
Day to day, the work involves assisting in the design and construction/repair of mechanical engineering devices, equipment or systems using established criteria or specifications. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
This role calls for the relevant certifications named in the posting. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Mechanical Engineer position with the Department of the Army in Fort Carson, Colorado, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $56,039 to $124,407 per year places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Fort Carson, Colorado, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 1, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.