As an Engineering and Physical Science professional you will use your skills to create the systems and tools that will be used to enhance the operation of intelligence. You will advise administer and perform scientific projects such as planning designing and constructing specialized equipment and ensuring adherence to sound engineering and scientific standards and principles. For more information please visit: you have vocational/technical training in Technical Trades Electronics Computers Drafting Engineering or Networking Do you enjoy building installing modifying repairing fabricating prototyping parts/mechanisms and/or testing electronic equipment
The National Security Agency (NSA) is seeking highly motivated Engineering Specialists/Technicians
- Technical Trades to help build install modify repair fabricate prototype parts/mechanisms and/or test electronic equipment. The responsibilities of an Engineering Specialist/Technician may include:
- Installing operating maintaining troubleshooting and/or repairing of equipment and systems in accordance with applicable standards and processes
- Performing rack stack and cabling of equipment in IT machine rooms
- Maintaining Configuration Items (CI) in a centralized data base
- Capturing and tracking IT machine room Power Space and Cooling
- Serving as an Access Manager for IT machine rooms
- Operating industrial/production equipment machinery (Lathes CNC EDM Mills Waterjet Welder Industrial Printers Routers 3D Printers Electro Plating Vacuum Casting/Forming Injection Molding Industrial Painting/Finishing and Textile) and tools such as machine tools presses air compressors and packaging equipment
- Operating mechanized material-handling equipment (for example forklifts hand trucks)
- Informing customers management or relevant others of work progress project status and problems
- Ordering procuring receiving inspecting and/or verifying ordered supplies materials or equipment - Driving vehicles such as cars vans or trucks to transport cargo or passengers
- 3D scanning metrology and hardware reverse engineering
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The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Degree must be in an Engineering or an Engineering Technology related field. If qualifying with a high school diploma/GED must have applicable Vocational/Technical or Military training (for example Electronics Computers Drafting Engineering Manufacturing or Networking).
Relevant experience must include one or more of the following: providing engineering technical support for the development fabrication testing or site installation of electrical electronic mechanical or software products/systems; assisting in assembling modifying debugging or testing prototype products; working as an electrician or with electronic or appliance repair. Relevant experience may also include formal or informal experience working with computers robotics electronics or manufacturing electronic shop experience or experience with schematic diagrams environmental testing and quality assurance testing.
Commercial industry certifications such as the MASE (Master Automotive Service Excellence) would count for two years of experience.
FULL PERFORMANCE
Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus applicable training plus 4 years of relevant experience or an Associates degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Degree must be in an Engineering or an Engineering Technology related field. If qualifying with a high school diploma/GED must have applicable Vocational/Technical or Military training (for example Electronics Computers Drafting Engineering Manufacturing or Networking).
Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
Salary Range: $61722 - $80243 (Full Performance)
Salary range varies by location work level and relevant experience to the position.
Training will be provided based on the selectees needs and experience.
Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position Monday - Friday with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).
DCIPS Trial Period:
If selected for this position you will be required to serve a two-year DCIPS trial period unless you are a veterans preference-eligible employee in which case you are required to serve a one-year trial period. This trial period runs concurrently with your commitment to the position if applicable. Before finalizing your appointment at the conclusion of your trial period NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest. This decision will be based on factors such as your performance and conduct; the Agencys needs and interests; whether your continued employment would advance the Agencys organizational goals; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
If you do not receive certification for continued employment you should receive written notice prior to the end of your trial period that your employment will be terminated and the effective date of such termination.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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