Electronic Engineer

SummaryClick on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information.This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.Learn more about this agencySummaryClick on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information.This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.Learn more about this agencyOverviewHelpAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates12/22/2025 to 12/21/2026Salary $63,795 - $164,301 per year Pay scale & grade GS 11 - 15LocationsFew vacancies in the following locations:Eielson AFB, AKElmendorf AFB, AKFort Richardson, AKMaxwell AFB, ALShow morefewer locations (79)Little Rock AFB, ARDavis Monthan AFB, AZLuke AFB, AZBeale AFB, CAEdwards AFB, CAEl Segundo, CALos Angeles, CAMarch AFB, CATravis AFB, CAVandenberg AFB, CAAir Force Academy, COBuckley AFB, COCheyenne Mountain AFB, COColorado Springs, COPeterson AFB, COSchriever AFB, COJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DCDover AFB, DECape Canaveral, FLCape Canaveral AFS, FLEglin AFB, FLHomestead AFB, FLHurlburt Field, FLMacDill AFB, FLPatrick AFB, FLTyndall AFB, FLDobbins AFB, GAMoody AFB, GARobins AFB, GAHickam AFB, HIMountain Home AFB, IDScott AFB, ILGrissom AFB, INBarksdale AFB, LAHanscom AFB, MAWestover Air Reserve Base, MAAndrews AFB, MDLinthicum Heights, MDSelfridge ANG Base, MIWhiteman AFB, MOColumbus AFB, MSKeesler AFB, MSMalmstrom AFB, MTGrand Forks, NDMinot AFB, NDOffutt AFB, NENew Boston, NHMcGuire AFB, NJCannon AFB, NMHolloman AFB, NMKirtland AFB, NMNellis AFB, NVNiagara Falls, NYWright-Patterson AFB, OHYoungstown, OHYoungstown, OHAltus AFB, OKTinker AFB, OKVance AFB, OKCharleston, SCShaw AFB, SCArnold AFB, TNDyess AFB, TXFort Sam Houston, TXGoodfellow AFB, TXKelly AFB, TXLackland AFB, TXLaughlin AFB, TXRandolph AFB, TXHill AFB, UTAlexandria, VAArlington, VADahlgren, VAFort Eustis, VALangley AFB, VAPentagon, Arlington, VAFairchild AFB, WAMcChord AFB, WAWarren AFB, WYRemote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Multiple Work schedule Full-time Service CompetitivePromotion potential15Job family (Series)* 0855 Electronics EngineeringSupervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate RiskTrust determination process* Suitability/FitnessFinancial disclosure No Bargaining unit status NoAnnouncement number AFPCDHA-12857056-0855-CYBER Control number 852987000This job is open toHelpThe publicU.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Clarification from the agencyThis public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.DutiesHelpDuties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade levelUse engineering manuals, standard publications, and technical material to obtain information and pertinent data for use by higher level engineers, contractors and/or customers.Keep abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to maintain currency in the field and for application to work assignments.Perform duties in support of the installation, operations, and maintenance of weapon systems, subsystems, facilities, machinery, and/or support equipment.Perform developmental assignments in the application of established principles, techniques, methods, and procedures of professional electronics engineering in the area of installation, operations, and maintenance.RequirementsHelpConditions of employmentPlease read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.U.S. Citizenship is requiredMales must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.govTotal salary varies depending on location of positionIf authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/Recruitment incentives may be authorizedPosition may be subject to random drug testingEmployee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidaysShift work and emergency overtime may be requiredEmployee must maintain current certificationsA security clearance may be requiredDisclosure of Political AppointmentsFull/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.QualificationsBASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's 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.ORB. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:GS-11: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skill, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience: Examples of this experience includes: Modeling and simulation professional theories, concepts, principles, techniques, and practices of computer engineering, electronics engineering and/or computer science.GS-12: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skill, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience: Examples of this experience includes: Leading and/or performing engineering work involving electronic circuits, circuit elements and equipment systems; applying a number of diverse electronics engineering practices, techniques and processes to identify and resolve complex engineering issues; supporting the planning, testing and troubleshooting of electronics engineering systems or devices; and, developing computer aided engineering analysis and tools in support of planning and designing applications.GS-13: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skill, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience: Examples of this experience includes supporting the planning, execution, and instrumentation of electronics engineering tests; providing engineering support for tests, assessments, experiments and system evaluations; coordinating and directing the activities of engineers in the operation and maintenance of advanced hardware and facilities assessing the vulnerability of systems and subsystems; and developing analytical methods, tools, standards, and models and simulations used in electronics engineering and test planning.GS-14: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skill, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of this experience includes supporting the planning, execution, and instrumentation of electronics engineering tests; providing engineering support for tests, assessments, experiments and system evaluations; coordinating and directing the activities of engineers in the operation and maintenance of advanced hardware and facilities assessing the vulnerability of systems and subsystems; and developing analytical methods, tools, standards, and models and simulations used in electronics engineering and test planning.GS-15: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skill, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of this experience includes supporting the planning, execution, and instrumentation of electronics engineering tests; providing engineering support for tests, assessments, experiments and system evaluations; coordinating and directing the activities of engineers in the operation and maintenance of advanced hardware and facilities assessing the vulnerability of systems and subsystems; and developing analytical methods, tools, standards, and models and simulations used in electronics engineering and test planning.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):Knowledge of electronics engineering concepts, principles, methods, techniques, and standard engineering practices to perform moderately difficult or relatively limited phases of a larger and more complex installation, operations, and maintenance engineering project.Knowledge of computer aided design and drafting (CADD) programs to perform design and drafting assignments, as well as other computer applications used in support of plans, analysis, and project reports.Skill in applying the principles, concepts, and practices of the occupation sufficient to perform limited assignments in the field of electronics engineering.Ability to communicate factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing.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.EducationIF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.Additional informationFor Direct Hire (DHA) Positions:This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location/ installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on