General Engineer

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Engineering and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

As a General Engineer at the NHbroadband level some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Directs reviews coordinates and implements broad strategies policies and procedures for programming planning developing acquisition and execution of the quality mission assurance and assurance integration programs.
• Ensures lessons learned are transmitted to the field to prevent mistakes from being repeated in the planning development acquisition and execution process.
• Ensures MDAs Quality Mission Assurance and Assurance Integration programs conform with and are fully integrated to support Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) testing. Represents MDA/QS on field visits to various Services Commands and Program Offices to assist in the planning development acquisition and execution of the quality mission assurance and assurance integration programs and processes.
• Serves as a technical consultant on policy issues affecting program quality mission assurance and assurance integration and ensures that functions and operations are performed uniformly economically and in accordance with MDA policies and procedures.
• The physical demands of the work require considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as traverse (up and down) ladders occasional moderate/heavy lifting must not have abnormal anxiety to temporarily work in confined spaces and walking/standing for long periods of time.
• The work requires specific physical characteristics and abilities such as above average agility and dexterity.
• The work environment involves risks with a variety of potentially dangerous situations that require safety precautions that must be followed.
• Must be able to work around chemicals solvents dust and particulates that may be encountered inside/outside any of these manufacturing test facilities without the need of a respirator.
  

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Maxi Flex
• Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is not telework eligible.
• Must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance
• This position is subject to an initial drug screening and random testing thereafter. You may be required to sign a Drug Test Statement of Understanding if you are selected for this position.
• Must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance
• This position requires Acquisition Workforce Level Practitioner in Engineering and Technical Management Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 60 months after entry into this position.
• Must achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years.

You may qualify at the NH 04 Broadband Level if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 2 of the 3 specialized experience listed below to be qualified:

• Experience in manufacturing and testing complex mechanical and electrical aerospace assemblies within high-precision environments.
• Auditing manufacturing and testing processes for highly complex mechanical and electrical aerospace systems to ensure strict compliance.
• Successfully implemented Quality Safety and Mission Assurance practices across defense aerospace and space systems programs.