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You will serve as an Electronics Engineer in the Littoral & Strike Warfare Department, Equipment Engineering Division, Fleet Operations Branch (Code L43) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division.

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Responsibilities

• You will provide professional engineering services involved with the execution of work assignments pertaining to technical support of shipboard weapon systems and weapon systems modernization upgrades.

• You will validate and verify software load procedures and investigate improved software load techniques, security procedure validation, and test and evaluation of the Tomahawk Weapon Control System (TWCS).

• You will serve as a technical expert for engineering projects associated with Tomahawk Weapons Control System versions IV and V.

• You will determine system performance, operational suitability, and military worth of system and missile variants for Strike weapons systems.

• You will perform assessment evaluations and provide recommendations with solutions to Tomahawk Weapon System In-Service Engineering deficiencies.

• You will develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to record and document established processes used by personnel for products produced within the branch.

• You will develop load and security procedures for use by the In-service agent and Fleet Sailors.

• You will analyze repair practices and develop procedural instructions for use by others on methods and steps to repair equipment.

• You will work closely with design engineers in order to provide feedback to operational modes of the system with user applicability in order to influence system modification.

• You will provide Fleet support and distance support services in response to Fleet requests.

• You will provide real-time technical assistance for problem resolution and casualty report avoidance.

Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
12

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HelpRequirements Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen.

• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.

• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.

• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.

• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.

• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Top Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.

• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.

• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). You must be certified in the Engineering Career Field at Level II. Certification is required within 24 months of appointment.

• This is a bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional engineer applying advanced theories, concepts and principles of electronics engineering to solve issues associated with the installation or operation of shipboard weapon systems.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management websites:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

Applicants must meet the following basic education requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:

Successful completion of a professional engineering degree. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (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. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR

Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration For more information about EI and EIT registration requirements, please visit the National Society of Professional Engineers website at: http://www.nspe.org

OR

Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico The FE examination is not administered by the U. S. Office of Personnel Management. For more information, please visit: http://www.nspe.org/Licensure/HowtoGetLicensed/index.html.

OR

Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A (above). The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A (above)

OR

Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least one year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily, there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have created new industries and transformed people's lives.

Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to solve tough technology challenges.

The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.

Scope of position:

In this role as an electronics engineer, you will support the development of optical sensors generally slated for harsh environments. This includes developing the system architecture, the design of the support electronics, communication links, position sensing, motor control, camera communication and imaging software. You will need good hands-on product development skills and competence with the electrical design (e.g., PWA layout) and debug/lab tools. We would prefer experience in design of imaging sensors, spectrometers, laser systems, and precision mechanism/motion control design.

Requirements

• We require a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

• We need 5+ years' experience in electrical design, debug, and testing of electro-optics systems

Major roles and responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for the design and analysis of components such as PWA's, IC's, FPGA's, digital, analog, and electro-mechanical parts to meet system requirements.

• Hands-on support of prototype development, debug and testing

Desired skills include:

• Circuit design, debug and repair/modification

• Test equipment and control systems design

• Custom DC power supplies

• SMT (0201 and larger) under-microscope rework

• PID controller design

Travel

• We anticipate up to 10% travel for this role.

Do your colleagues consider you to be positive, open and engaging and an effective member of a dynamic team?

Are you a self-starter, passionate about engineering and have a high level of technical curiosity?

Are you dedicated, open to new ideas and recognized for your flexibility to change?

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Required to sign non-compete agreement

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Nearest Major Market: Bellows Falls

Nearest Secondary Market: Keene

The Electronics Engineer provides quality test-data to the Global Machine Development test community through application of and support for instrumentation on earth moving equipment. This position is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, and validation of sensors and portable data acquisition equipment that is used to collect test data on machines. This person will assist with instrumentation in test setups, route wires from transducers to data acquisition systems, assist with the teardown of test setups, clean, inspect, repair instrumentation and cables, and maintain test documentation. This position requires that the applicant must be physically able to climb safely on and off large earth moving equipment to perform these tasks.

The Engineer will be in a shop 90% of the time working on machines. Receive assignment from Planner/Scheduler. Work with engineers to understand the scope of the project. Gather required instruments, cables, communications devices, etc. Install transducers on machines, route cables, setup data acquisition systems. Program data acquisition systems, collect data, review data for quality. Teardown completed tests, clean instruments, maintain cables.

Also, the engineer will work on a team to install instrumentation to earthmoving, mining, and construction equipment for product development. Installation of transducers, routing cables, setting up data acquisition systems. Working with other technicians, mechanics, and engineers are all within scope. Work on a team to install instrumentation to heavy equipment for product development.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree in electronics, or similar field, or equivalent experience.

• Interest in measurements and instrumentation

• Knowledge of electrical systems, circuits, resistance, current, voltage, schematics, electrical theory, physical theory, and application of electrical theory

• Basic electronics troubleshooting skills

Desired (differentiation factors):

• Instrumentation Experience (Working knowledge of basic measurement techniques for pressure, temperature, flow, displacement, vibration, and strain)

• Experience working with signal conditioning and data acquisition systems, preferably Somat EDAQ or Dewesoft

• Experience applying strain gages

• Working knowledge of wireless networks.

• Ability to troubleshoot computer hardware and software problems.

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The recent graduates program targets individuals who have graduated recently from qualifying educational institutions or programs. To be eligible, applicants must apply within 2 years of degree or certificate completion, except for veterans precluded from doing so due to their military service obligations, who will have up to 6 years after degree or certificate completion. Successful applicants will be placed in a dynamic, career development program.

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Responsibilities

• Performs professional electronics engineering duties, coordinating assignments with those of engineers or specialists in other disciplines.

• Plan, manage, and schedule programs or projects for which they must be innovative and original (devises methods and procedures which are normally adopted for use and become the activity's established precedent).

• Makes critical analyses and evaluations of the ramifications, advisability, and impact of large engineering projects.

• Plans and conducts advanced work in areas in which large blocks of data are controversial or unknown.

Travel Required

Occasional travel

• You may be expected to travel less than 25% of the time for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
13

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HelpRequirements Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.

Qualifications

Who May Be Considered:

Individuals who have obtained a qualifying Bachelor's, Master's, Professional or Doctorate degree from a qualifying educational institution, within the previous 2 years. OR

Individuals who will obtain a qualifying Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Professional or Doctorate degree from a qualifying educational institution within 90 days from the date of application. Applicants must provide proof of degree conferral prior to appointment OR

Veterans (as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2108) who were unable to apply within 2 years of obtaining a qualifying Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Professional or Doctorate degree from a qualifying educational institution due to their military service obligation. Veterans have a full 2-year eligibility period to apply upon his/her release or discharge from active duty. The eligibility period for veterans must be within 6 years of degree completion.

Basic Requirement:

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• GS-855 Electronics Engineer- require a degree in Professional Engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum. http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800/http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800/.)

Specialized Experience:

For the GS-07, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-05 if outside the Federal service, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as aiding and assisting with engineering methods to perform spectrum-related analyses, tests and evaluations of system designs and operational performance.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities, or competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing KSA's or competencies are required.

Competencies: Communication, Communication, Electronics Engineering, Problem Solving, and Project Management

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of graduate education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement when education is directly related to the position being filled. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. One full year of graduate education is the number of hours the school determines to equal one year. If this information is unavailable, 18 semester hours will be used as the standard. Successful completion all of the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and claim eligibility for superior academic achievement based on one of the following: an overall or final grade point average of a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, class standing in the upper third of my graduating class or major subdivision, or membership in a national scholastic honor society. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim.)

To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. Official transcripts will be requested at a later date.

If you are using education to qualify for this position you will need to submit your unofficial/official transcripts with your application. Failure to provide transcripts, or a determination that you do not possess the education requirement, will result in objection to your qualifications, and removal from consideration in accordance with competitive examining procedures.

Qualifying Education Institution: Any of the following educational institutions or curricula that have been accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/

STUDENTS MAY APPLY IF THEY ARE WITHIN 90 DAYS OF GRADUATING FROM THE DATE OF APPLICATION.

APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF DEGREE CONFERRAL PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT

L3 Technologies is a prime contractor in Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C3ISR) systems market and a leading provider of a broad range of electronic systems used on both military and commercial platforms. Our customers include the U.S. Department of Defense and its prime contractors, U.S. Government intelligence agencies, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, allied foreign governments, domestic and foreign commercial customers and select other U.S. federal, state and local government agencies.

Organized into 3 segments – Electronic Systems, Communications Systems and Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems – L3 Technologies employs over 31,000 people worldwide with reported 2017 sales of $9.5 billion.

L3 MariPro specializes in providing undersea sensor networks, and spread spectrum through water communication solutions. We are a system concept-through-operations company with extensive experience in responding to demanding customer requirements. L3 MariPro offers employees a rewarding environment where you have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business.

We are searching for a dynamic Electronics Engineer to join our Engineering team in Goleta, CA.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Suggest modifications to existing analog and digital electronic designs to meet project reliability requirements.

• Perform component stress analysis and circuit reliability analysis.

• Perform analog circuit analysis using LTSpice including operation and noise and power.

• Develop specifications for "second generation" system components based on customer requirements and existing "first generation" designs.

• Use Linear and Switching power supply circuits to support various electrical designs.

• Work with and design various single and multi-phase AC power circuits.

• Enter schematics for circuit designs as needed.

• Document and release circuits, drawings and documents using MariPro format.

• Work well in an engineering environment with little supervision.

• Support peer reviews with documentation and presentation material.

• Support circuit and system testing both first-hand and supervising.

• Work on-site at the L3 MariPro Goleta facility.

Position Requirements:

• BS in Electronic Engineering or a related field.

• 5 years in electronic engineering position in an aerospace environment including circuit analysis.

• Analog and digital circuit design experience.

• Good MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Linear and Switching Power supply use and design is preferred along with AC power circuit design and analysis.

• Prefer experience in A/D and D/A design.

• Familiarity with circuit board design software (Orcad 17.2 preferred).

• Audio frequency analog/digital circuit design experience including noise analysis is preferred.

• Prefer experience in high reliability design concepts.

• Prefer experience with MathCad, Labview, and LTSpice.

• VHDL/Verilog Design a plus.

• Must be able to obtain US DoD clearance for classified work.

Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity.

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You will serve as an ELECTRONICS ENGINEER in the Radar & Antenna Systems Engineering Division, Avionics, Sensors and E*Warfare Department, of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.

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Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for program development and/or oversight of a major NAVAIR level or Component/Command level program (or programs) relating to research, development, testing, evaluation, innovation, and reengineering.

• You will provide engineering capabilities for system design; system integration; cost, risk, and performance analyses; trade studies; system testing; and analysis and resolution of in-service problems of radar and antenna systems.

• You will provide acquisition/technical expertise and leadership for analyzing technical and programmatic issues, planning, organizing, documenting, and directing all activities associated with the programs.

• You will support the NAVAIR Radar Technical Authority Expert (TAE) on all Radar-related flight clearances.

• You will formulate advanced application design concepts and development approaches and resolve major controversial technical problems.

• You will occasionally be required to lead a technical team in the design, specification, and implementation of Radars, Radar measurements, and analysis and identify all planning, labor, cost and schedules.

• You will lead Research and Development investigations in laboratories, aboard aircraft, and/or ships to determine concept feasibility, define designs, and technically assess operational and performance capability.

• You will generate reports, specifications, work unit plans, project reviews, etc. and explain/interpret policies and requirements to higher level commands, other government agencies, and with contractors.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 5 nights per month.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
5

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HelpRequirements Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen.

• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.

• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.

• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.

• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). You must be certified as a Career Field "S"-ENGEngineering, Level III (Advanced). Certification is required within 24 months of appointment.

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or DP-04 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate some or all of the following: knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the design, analysis, test, fabrication, or verification of analog or digital electronic systems. Specialized experience would include: 1) applies knowledge of Radar modeling tools, Radar measurements, system designs to multiple advanced Radar programs; 2) perform advanced Radar Systems interface; 3) develops technical approach, cost estimates, manpower/facilities requirements, and milestones relating to program objectives; and 4) identifies, coordinates, and leads advanced development, and supports all phases of acquisition programs that are critical to Radar Systems, radar, communications, and broadcast systems.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF.

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess

Basic Requirements:

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.

OR

B. 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. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
1.Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.
2.Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
3.Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.
4.Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.)

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This position is located in one of the three Spectrum Engineering Teams located in either the Central, Eastern, or Western Service Areas under the Air Traffic Organization. Technical Operations Service Unit, Operations Support Directorate, Spectrum Engineering Services Group, AJW-IC.

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The three Spectrum Engineering Teams secure, manage and protect all civil aviation radio frequency spectrum resources to ensure interference-free operation of all radio frequency dependent communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) systems within the National Airspace System (NAS) for the three Service Area field facilities within the United States. The incumbent is an Electronics Engineer who applies comprehensive knowledge and experience with the theories, concepts and principles of electronic circuits, circuit elements and equipment in order to research, test, evaluate and maintain radio frequency interference (RFI) resolution and prevention services for a designated frequency band and/or location within the United States. This position is critical to the safe and efficient operation of the NAS.

As a principle technical specialist, the incumbent applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of Federal and non-Federal spectrum engineering principles, theories, and concepts to research, analyze, interpret, evaluate and resolve complex radio frequency assignment issues. The incumbent applies Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Order 6050.32B, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 47 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 300 to analyze and evaluate radio frequencies and to assign aeronautical frequency bands to complex systems under the FAA's responsibility.

The incumbent evaluates Obstruction Evaluation/Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA) analyses of airspace design and redesign efforts to ensure non-Federal users do not cause interference to critical aeronautical facilities within the assigned Service Areas. Conducts Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) studies as needed to determine the effect of proposed redesigns on current NAS systems.

The incumbent acts as a team leader on highly complex and challenging projects, collaborating With Technical Services Operations Group, local System Support Center field technicians and the FCC, on investigations of RFI issues. Serves as a Service Area focal point for planning, processing, recording, registration, and dissemination of all radio frequency spectrum matters. In this capacity, the incumbent develops Plans to ensure that area facilities are following NTIA and FAA criteria and procedures and conducting the 5 & 10-year frequency reviews. The incumbent develops techniques to mitigate further issues and provides guidance to lower level engineers and technicians as needed.

The incumbent applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of automated frequency management to validate data sent to the Frequency Transmit Authorization (FTA) database, WebFTA. The incumbent applies comprehensive knowledge of FAA developed Automated Frequency Management (AFM), facility Service and Equipment Profile (FSEP) and Remote Monitoring and Logging System (RMLS) databases to analyze, identify and evaluate electromagnetic signal measurements to identify the highest probability locations of an RFI source.

Analyzes actions for proper distribution, assures appropriate databases are up to date with the latest RFI incidents and actions and provides coordination through completion. Coordinates complex technical matters with engineers from other teams within AJW-IC. The incumbent plays a lead role in drafting, reviewing and editing documents, reports, and briefings for final approval prior to external distribution. Provides recommendations to AJW-IC management and Service Area Frequency Management Officers (FMC)) on assignment issues on NAS CNS systems.

Although broad policies and procedures provide general guidance for most assignments, the incumbent uses considerable discretion to develop new and innovative approaches. The Team Manager reviews work rarely, typically through status reporting and at completion to ensure technical compliance and alignment with project requirements.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

NA

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• US Citizenship is required.

• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)

• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.

• This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience Statement/ExampIes: (Describe types of experience or give examples of experience that is considered specialized for this position.)

Experience with Federal and non-Federal spectrum engineering policies, criteria, and guidelines such as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and Federal Communications

Commission (FCC)) to conduct radio frequency engineering analyses and investigations;

Experience resolving RFI issues to frequencies to communications. navigation, and surveillance (CNS) systems within the NAS;

Experience validating data sent to the frequency Transmit Authorization (FTA) database. WebFTA

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications.

If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).

Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior professional electronics engineer with systems engineering responsibility in assigned area(s). Employee provides technical leadership in planning, analyzing, and evaluating efforts used to define total weapon systems/subsystem requirements and translate requirements into design criteria.

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Responsibilities

• Performs professional electronics engineering work involved in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes to the acquisition, development, or sustainment of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.

• Functions as the organization's technical specialist in developing system performance requirements, objectives, and integration, and the estimation of time and resources for system design, development, and support.

• Performs complex and comprehensive analysis and uses systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches to implement, develop, and document projects.

• Serves as a consultant and technical expert to senior subject matter specialists and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
3

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  0855 Electronics Engineering

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HelpRequirements Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance

• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html

• Recruitment/relocation and creditable leave "MAY" be offered.

• Position may require an appropriate security clearance

• Employee must maintain current certifications

• Disclosure of Political Appointments

• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position.

• The work requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance

• This position meets the professional exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.207).

• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). Work requires the appropriate APDP certification(s).

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include having served as a senior professional electronics engineer with systems engineering responsibility in assigned area(s). Employee has provided technical leadership in planning, analyzing, and evaluating efforts used to define total weapon systems/subsystem requirements, translate requirements into design criteria, evaluate alternative design approaches, and develop system specifications. This experience must have been at a level of difficulty and complexity sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of this position. It may have been gained in the private sector, volunteer service, military service, and/or government service, etc.

AND

BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

You must meet one of the following basic qualification requirements:

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.

OR

B. Education/Experience: Have a 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. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
1.Professional Registration or licensure: Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rate eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.
2.Written Test. Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico.
3.Specified Academic Courses. Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the Physical, Mathematical, and Engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. This courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.
4.Related Curriculum. Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive). [Note: Your education/experience will be thoroughly evaluated under this provision. To ensure you receive maximum consideration, you should provide detailed descriptions of professional engineering duties performed under the guidance and supervision of a professional Engineer; continuing education/training received; evidence of acceptance in the professional engineering field (i.e., patents, associations, published articles, etc.), and any other relevant factors.

To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link:

http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

and

http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF

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.Knowledge of professional electronics engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services.
2.Knowledge of development testing and evaluation sufficient to apply experimental theories and new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.
3.Knowledge of integrated air-vehicles, ground systems, and support equipment sufficient to plan, design, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the development and/or sustainment of electronic systems or devices.
4.Knowledge of systems engineering practices and procedures as they pertain to sustainment, modification, logistics, and production management principles, concepts, policies, and systems; of standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and of other engineering disciplines.
5.Ability to devise and evaluate criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships for design approaches, and to assess the impact of new technology on current systems and processes.
6.Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies.

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.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

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The purpose of the position is to provide expert electrical systems engineering support to the development of advanced instrumentation for ground and space based astrophysical and astronomical data collection on various Central Engineering projects, as assigned.

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Responsibilities
1.Uses broad knowledge of electronics and electrical systems state-of-the-art to conceive, plan, and execute complex and varied assignments required to develop advanced instrumentation for astrophysical and astronomical data collection; as well as for its associated test, calibration, and other ground support equipment.
1.1 Conceives, designs, and oversees development of complex state-of-the-art electrical/electronic systems, subsystems, modules, and components. Provides expert technical consultation to CfA scientists and other engineering staff in instrument electrical design.
1.2 Translates scientific objectives into achievable hardware that exploits or extends state-of-the art, advances current technology, and works with scientific investigators to establish the electrical/electronic requirements of new projects. Analyzes scientific data collection requirements, translates these requirements into instrument performance characteristics, and develops instrument concepts and preliminary systems diagrams.
1.3 Performs critical trade-off analyses of various design implementations. Makes and documents recommendations for optimum methods considering both known and anticipated operating environments.
1.4 Evaluates manufacturers' performance capability data for discrete, hybrid, and integrated circuitry, components, and systems. Incorporates analysis results into design decisions.
1.5 Prepares cost and schedule estimates for hardware design, fabrication, test, and calibration; including supporting documentation.
1.6. Extensively documents work in technical memoranda, reports, test plans, procedures and presentations.
2.Defends proposals to funding agency and/or scientific peer review panels in support of the Principal Investigator. Troubleshoots and analyzes complex technical problems encountered on CE projects, identifies and recommends solutions, and oversees their implementation.
3.From conceptual design through project completion, provides leadership in design, analysis, and documentation. Maintains a technical overview of the project in process, and has ultimate responsibility for the design and test integrity of the contract or project end item. Chooses appropriate technologies, establishes technical priorities, and performs conceptual, systems level, and detail design. Prepares cost estimates, schedules, plans, technical reports, and engineering input to project proposals; supervises engineers, designers, and technicians assigned to the project; and maintains engineering budgets and schedules. Provides technical leadership and direction to, and liaison with, hardware contractors and sub-contractors as required.
4.May serve in Control Account Manager (CAM) role for electronics related tasks on larger projects in addition to other duties.
5.Investigates, selects, justifies, and oversees procurement of critical electrical, electro-optical, and servo-mechanical components used in astrophysical instrumentation and its development.
6.May fill multiple roles on smaller projects, including Project Engineer technical oversight, Project Manager (cost tracking, task estimation), System and Lead Design Engineer, and work directly with drafting design and technicians for building and testing hardware – through delivery.
7.Makes both oral and written presentations to project scientists and technical representatives of contracting agencies and cooperating or affiliated organizations: Either singly or in collaboration with project scientists and other engineers, may write technical papers recording innovative design techniques and criteria, and present papers to technical symposia in the specialty field.
8.Travels, both domestically and internationally, to telescope sites, vendor facilities, NASA centers, , and the facilities of other associated organizations in support of proposal, design, calibration, test, integration, and mission operations activities.
9.Performs other assignments as required.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - May travel both domestically and internationally

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
14

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HelpRequirements Conditions of Employment

• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

• Pre- and post-appointment background investigation.

• Must participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds for salary payment.

• Must file Confidential Statement of Employment and Financial Interests

Basic qualification requirements can be found at

https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/A/GS-PROF.asp and

https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/B/GS0800/0800.htm.

Qualification requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of announcement.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the grade 13 level. Specialized experience such as knowledge of electrical systems state-of-the-art to conceive, plan, and execute complex and varied assignments; translates scientific requirements into pioneering technology to be applied to the development of cutting edge astronomical/astrophysics instruments in support of the advance of Observatory scientific research objectives.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience.

Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the average number of hours per week spent in such employment.

Education

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Degree: professional engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must:

(1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; 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.

OR

a 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 professional 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. OR

Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus.

All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. APPLICANT MUST LIST ALL COLLEGE COURSES.

In addition to meeting basic requirements, applicants must meet specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined above.