Electronics Engineer

GG-07:
1: Performs developmental work assignments. Follows instructions given by the supervisor or a higher graded electronic engineer to perform a variety of specific duties designed to develop knowledge and skill in applying engineering principles methods and techniques.
2: Performs recurring work assignments: Performs a variety of routine duties designed to develop knowledge and skill in electronics engineering and system evaluation methods and techniques in support of systems acquisition and maintenance.
3: Conducts research as directed to assist project teams providing technical guidance advisory support and assistance on an entire project and/or major phases for broad and varied operations.
4: Drafts written correspondence and other documentation in support of meetings conferences briefings and seminars related to cryptographic products and systems support.
5: Accomplishes professional development through self-study on-the-job training and through professional interaction with senior engineers within the organization.

GG-09:
1. Performs developmental assignments of moderate difficulty designed to develop knowledge and skill in applying electronics engineering principles methods and techniques.
2. Independently performs a variety of routine duties designed to develop knowledge and skill in electronic engineering and system evaluation methods and techniques in support of systems acquisition and maintenance.
3. Participates in project teams providing technical guidance advisory support and assistance on an entire project and/or major phases for broad and varied operations.
4. Prepares written correspondence and other documentation in support of meetings conferences briefings and seminars related to cryptographic products and systems support.
5. Accomplishes professional development through self-study on-the-job training through professional interaction with senior engineers within the organization and interaction with technical and professional societies and academia.

Conditions of employment

• Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Selective Service: Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information click here.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may require an appropriate security clearance.
• Mobility - you may be required to relocate during or after completion of your training
• Minimum GPA of 2.95 on a 4.0 grading scale
• This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• You will be required to serve a two-year probationary period

Qualifications

INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:1. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable the program must: (1) lead to a bachelors 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.

You may qualify if you meet one of the following:

1. GS-7: You must have completed or will complete a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors from an accredited institution AND must have documented Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the undergraduate level in the following:
a) Grade Point Average 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum.

2. GS-9: You must have completed 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a masters degree or equivalent graduate degree:
a) Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum. If more than 10 percent of total undergraduate credit hours are non-graded i.e. pass/fail CLEP CCAF DANTES military credit etc. you cannot qualify based on GPA.

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:

1. Professional knowledge of engineering mathematics statistical analysis modeling/simulation and/or other scientific concepts principles standards methods techniques practices and procedures.
2. Knowledge and understanding of agency AF Department of Defense (DoD) and national-level doctrine regulations policies guidelines requirements and initiatives related to assigned program(s) and/or project(s).
3. Knowledge of security procedures to maintain control of classified material.
4. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify investigate resolve complex issues or problems and modify standard practices and techniques to solve complex interrelated problems.
5. Skill judgment resourcefulness originality and ability to foresee the impact of changing technology.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to produce highly technical reports position papers and briefings; resolve conflicts based on mature judgment and experience; effectively negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships.

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.