Space Reconnaissance Engineer/Technical Analyst - Full Performance

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)•Chantilly, VA

20h•$104,219 - $170,870

About The Position

For over sixty years, the NRO has developed, acquired, launched and operated the satellites that are the foundation for America’s advantage and strength in space. Using a diversified architecture of spacecraft, NRO collects and delivers the best space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance content on the planet. The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for full performance level (GG 11-13) General Engineers and Technical Analyst, occupational series 801/1501/1301. The current hiring focus is for individuals with the following degrees and experience: Aerospace or Astronautical Engineering Applied Mathematics Applied Physics Data or Computer Science (including AI/ML) Electrical Engineering Industrial or Systems Engineering (including operations research) Mechanical Engineering Software Engineering (including AGILE development) The work involves planning, evaluating, and executing programs, which impact national security; and/or extending the existing parameters of technical and scientific knowledge and its application and practice. Oversight responsibilities of the position may require NRO Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) qualification within NRO policy-defined timelines. This is a full-time position. Your resume may be considered for other positions which your skills and experience may be a good match.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required
You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing
You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations
The General Engineer/Technical Analyst position requires minimum education of a Bachelor’s degree. STEM degrees (e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, computer science, mathematics,) are preferred, however a Bachelor's degree, with a combination of technical coursework, licenses, training, and applicable work experience may be considered.
Minimum of 3 years of relative experience outlined in this section
Technical Analyst/Interdisciplinary Technical positions require a combination of education (certifications included) and experience. If qualifying on experience, applicants must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.
Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform and is typically in or directly related to the duties of the position as described above. Experience must be reflected in your resume.
Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds the two-page limit per OPM Memorandum, “Merit Hiring Plan,” dated May 29, 2025, https://www.opm.gov/chcoc/latest-memos/merit-hiring-plan.pdf will not be eligible for consideration.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, advise, and implement crucial projects and segments of NRO programs
Prepare and evaluate plans and designs for engineering projects; researches technology trends and patterns; conducts technical analysis; evaluates the value and applicability of new technology; and provides engineering expertise and advice on program planning over a broad range of engineering, architecture or scientific programs
Manage technical issues and risks to balance cost, schedule and technical performance
Investigate or develop new design, testing, operational methods and criteria, procedures and/or instructions for engineering, architecture or scientific problems; proposes new technical policies and practices
Provide recommendations on engineering, architecture or scientific problems, programs, and functions to a broad customer base
Develop and modify analytic models and methods to meet the requirements of cost, performance, and effectiveness studies and variance analyses
Gather historical cost, performance, and effectiveness data and establishes relationships between system characteristics and design criteria
Synthesize science and technology capabilities to create new concepts and prototypes with little supervisory oversight
Evaluate research and development test results with limited supervisory oversight
Interact with NRO user community regarding system requirements and/or operational objectives
Assess effectiveness of operationally fielded capabilities