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Job opening: ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

Salary: $88 183 - 114 634 per year
Published at: Jul 29 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a professional electronics engineer responsible for installation, assembly, integration, and assurance of Electronic Warfare systems, Operational Flight Programs, and Airborne Systems; to support equipment used to evaluate the technical operation of systems, facilities, machinery, and equipment. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

Performs system/subsystem electronics engineering work related to Electronic Warfare Systems, Operational Flight Programs, and/or Airborne Systems. Performs engineering activities related to the installation, operation, and maintenance of hardware/software products for Electronic Warfare Systems, Operational Flight Programs, and Airborne Systems support equipment. Performs analysis and uses systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches to implement, develop, and document projects. Performs project management responsibilities to determine the business and technical needs of customers.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
  • Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
  • Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
  • Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
  • A professional engineering degree at the bachelor’s level from an ABET accredited institution in Electronics Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline is highly desired.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
  • May be required to acquire and maintain certification(s), such as Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP), Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering (SPRDE) Level I, and Test and Evaluation Level I.
  • The work requires the incumbent to be subject to recall during non-duty hours, weekends, and holidays to complete proposals and/or resolve software problems.
  • The work requires the incumbent to be subject to temporary and permanent shift changes.
  • This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air (CONTINUED)
  • Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, (CONTINUED)
  • national security, and public safety. Incumbent of this position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security Clearance. This position is designated Special Sensitive and requires eligibility for access to (CONTINUED)
  • Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and (CONTINUED)
  • responsibilities of the position. A nondisclosure agreement must be signed.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, Electronics Engineering Series 0855. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Education: Degree in Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR Combination of education and experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering (all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf (opm.gov)). In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes broad professional knowledge of a wide range of electronics engineering theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods sufficient to determine and/or execute actions for a range of assignments involving combinations of complex features. Knowledge of engineering standards and methods to formulate, execute, advise on, and explain recommendations or solutions to modify standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and techniques and resolve a wide variety of difficult problems. Knowledge of advanced processes and practices to provide oversight and direction; to adapt precedents or existing strategies to meet unusual needs or special demands; and to prepare, present, and evaluate plans, designs, reports, and correspondence. Knowledge of integrated air vehicles, ground systems, and support equipment sufficient to test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the installation, operations, and maintenance of electronic systems or devices. Knowledge of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques in order to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives. Knowledge of standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and other engineering disciplines. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of professional electronics engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply engineering theories, principles, and concepts to the installation, operation, and maintenance of electronic warfare systems, operational flight programs, and/or airborne systems. Knowledge of electronics engineering sufficient to adapt precedents or existing strategies to meet unusual needs, special demands, and determine feasible solutions to meet project requirement. Knowledge of integrated air-vehicles, ground systems, and support equipment sufficient to test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the installation, operations, and maintenance of electronic systems or devices. Skill in analyzing data and establishing requirements for technical objectives and characteristics. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing. Ability to use computer applications in support of planning, designing, performing analysis, and preparing reports for engineering projects/programs. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

  • Address JB Langley-Eustis 45 Nealy Avenue Ste 224 JB Langley-Eustis, VA 23665 US
  • Name: Total Force Service Center
  • Phone: 1-800-525-0102
  • Email: [email protected]

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