Electronics Engineer

U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command • Chambersburg, PA

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About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position supporting the Domestic Defense Industrial Base and Major Range & Test Facilities Base. The Electronics Engineer prepares detailed specifications and economic analyses to secure funding from military commands, provides technical advice to lower-grade engineers, and assists with reviewing completed studies to ensure recommendations are consistent with engineering theories, principles, and techniques.

The position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, or an accepted combination of education and experience meeting the stated engineering fundamentals. Candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level; education cannot substitute for this experience. The role is open to U.S. citizens. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation. A SECRET security clearance must be held or obtainable and maintainable. The position requires physical capability to lift up to 40 pounds, complete pre-employment and annual physicals, and wear personal protective equipment. Business travel or temporary duty may be required up to 25% of the time. A one-year probationary period applies. The position requires a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entry and annually thereafter, and direct deposit of pay.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• A bachelor's degree or higher in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program, or an engineering degree meeting the stated coursework requirements, or an accepted combination of education and experience meeting the engineering fundamentals requirement.
• At least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 level, analyzing electrical specifications against operational requirements, evaluating system processes for operational conflicts, modifying specifications when established procedures are insufficient, and advising on unique engineering challenges. Education cannot substitute for this experience.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds during normal operations.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment and yearly physicals.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment or gear.
• Must submit an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
• Business travel or temporary duty may be required up to 25% of the time.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program or receive full course credit from a U.S.-accredited college or university.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed specifications and economic analyses to secure funding by military commands.
• Provide technical advice to lower-grade engineers on engineering issues.
• Assist in reviewing completed studies to ensure recommendations are applicable to engineering theories, principles, and techniques.
• Analyze electrical specifications to align them with operational requirements.
• Evaluate system processes to identify operational conflicts.
• Modify specifications when established engineering procedures are insufficient.
• Provide technical advice to resolve unique engineering challenges.

Benefits

• The federal government provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior