Electronics Engineer

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Duties

Summary The United States Space Force (USSF) at Schriever Space Force Base (Colorado Springs) is searching for an Electronics Engineer for the 4 SOPS (NH-0855-03, GS12/13 Equivalent). Description: Serves as Professional Electronics Engineer with project management, execution, and operational responsibility in assigned area(s). The position is responsible for engineering assignments concerning MILSATCOM Satellite systems. Lead for Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates significant and complex projects in MILSATCOM satellite systems, As well as, providing 24/7 356 days operational support. Performs complex and comprehensive analysis and uses systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches to implement, develop, and document projects. Lead in special projects, initiatives, and prepares oral/written reports. Conducts analysis of various systems, relationships, and models, i.e., evaluating and/or redefining the impact of new capabilities on current systems and policies. Ideal Candidate: 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 the principles of planning and program management; standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and 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. 7. Strong understanding and expertise in Satellite Operations, Space Force/Department of the Air Force; At least a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university is required; acquisition; and planning, programming, budget, and execution processes. Employee plans and carries out assignments independently; conceives and defines solutions to highly complex problems; analyzes, interprets, and reports findings of projects; and guides technical and programmatic work of team members in comparable junior grades. Completed work and reports are reviewed for feasibility, compatibility with other work or effectiveness in meeting requirements or expected results. Position involves 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance. Requires Sensitive Compartmented Information access and work in Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). Employee must have a strong understanding and expertise in Satellite Operations, Space Force/Department of the Air Force; At least a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university is required; acquisition; and planning, programming, budget, and execution processes. Ability to organize work, set priorities; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress and evaluate outcomes. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance and successfully pass a drug test.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret /SCI clearance.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• PCS funding is not available.

Qualifications

The 0855 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be meet and can be viewed here . In addition to the above requirements, you can view the experience level requirements here . Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here: Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

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• Required Documents

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  Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:

  • Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
  • Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
  • Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
    • Job title
    • Detailed duties and accomplishments
    • Employer's name and address
    • Supervisor's name and phone number
    • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
    • Hours per week
    • Salary, if applicable
  • Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

  College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here .

  Agency contact information

  US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management

  Email

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  Address

  USSF - Office of Chief of Space Operations 1670 Space Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US

  Next steps

  For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn .

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:

• Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number

• Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended

• Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
  • Job title
  • Detailed duties and accomplishments
  • Employer's name and address
  • Supervisor's name and phone number
  • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
  • Hours per week
  • Salary, if applicable

• Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.