Systems Engineer Development Program Entry to Mid Level (Maryland)
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Fort Meade, MD - USA
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Job Summary
With ever-accelerating technological advances and growing system complexity a highly skilled professional workforce of Systems Engineers (SE) is essential to build integrate and optimize complex systems and services. These World-class experienced technical professionals solve challenging systems engineering problems utilizing incredibly innovative solutions.
Systems Engineers perform trade studies to generate and translate conceptual designs into technical specifications participate in the evaluation of prototype hardware systems and software solutions and integrate these solutions into the worldwide collection and processing architecture.
Backgrounds such as Cybersecurity SIGINT electrical engineering computer engineering physics computer science machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) all have a place in the spectrum of implementations ranging from commercial/government off-the-shelf solutions to the development of new and unique technologies. The Systems Engineer combines this background with inherent knowledge skills practical experience and other core SE competencies to meet the emerging requirements to develop the next generation of high performing Enterprise Systems Engineers.
JUNIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEERS
NSA hires recent college graduates and junior systems engineers to support a technical mission office or participate in a Development Program. These systems engineers are involved in various projects designed to nurture and grow their skills. They gain hands-on practical knowledge of architecture and infrastructure by designing engineering systems over the lifecycle in areas such as networks servers hardware and software. Supported by robust training junior systems engineers have opportunities to form relationships with mentors and explore possibilities.
Under the guidance of senior or mid-career engineers they work on smaller projects and assist with system design implementation and testing. They develop and maintain technical documentation and standards and are eager to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools. Junior systems engineers are energetic motivated driven to continual learning and ready to grow their careers.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Degree must be in either Engineering or a relevant technical field (for example computer science mathematics or physics).
For all of the above degrees if program is not ABET accredited it must include specified coursework.*
*Specified coursework includes courses in differential and integral calculus and 5 of the following 18 areas: (a) statics or dynamics (b) strength of materials/stress-strain relationships (c) fluid mechanics hydraulics (d) thermodynamics (e) electromagnetic fields (f) nature and properties of materials/relating particle and aggregate structure to properties (g) solid state electronics (h) microprocessor applications (i) computer systems (j) signal processing (k) digital design (l) systems and control theory (m) circuits or generalized circuits (n) communication systems (o) power systems (p) computer networks (q) software development (r) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics such as optics heat transfer or soil mechanics. Relevant experience must be in engineering systems over their lifecycle (for example conception design & development testing production distribution/deployment operation maintenance & support decommissioning).
ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL
With an Engineering degree entry is with a Bachelors degree and no experience. OR with a degree in a relevant technical field (for example computer science mathematics or physics) entry is with a Bachelors degree plus 1 year of relevant experience.
FULL PERFORMANCE
With an Engineering degree entry is with a Bachelors degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or a Masters degree plus 1 year of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and no experience. OR with a degree in a relevant technical field (for example computer science mathematics or physics) entry is with a Bachelors degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or a Masters or Doctoral degree plus 1 year of relevant experience.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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: $87362 - $136848 (Entry/Developmental 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.
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