Electronics Engineer

Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities If selected at the GS-07/09 or 11 levels, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity Serves as professional engineer, technical authority in making engineering decisions for the proper selection, test/evaluation, and QC of basic to complex electronic devices, assemblies and sub-assemblies for assigned Functional Supply Class Determines failure criteria, detailed procedures, and resources necessary to conduct the requested test methods on basic to very complex electronic devices utilizing provided test documentation. Determines personnel, instrumentation and facilities required and makes engineering compromises to secure valid test results economically and efficiently. Devises complex test equipment setups comprised of Automated Test Equipment (ATE), 'stand-alone' test instruments, or computer controlled and associated peripheral equipment. Performs tests by theoretically proven means and by empirical methods and techniques. Interprets test results derived from tabulated data, computer printouts and spreadsheets. Writes test programs for ATE or computer-controlled test setups and determines the most efficient programming language for the given system. Serves as a national/international authority on reliability and quality assurance testing provisions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for an Electronics Engineer your resume and supporting documentation must support: A.Basic Education Requirements: 1.Degree: professional engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineeringwith at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) asa professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (moreadvanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science orphysics: (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 (relatingparticle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineeringscience or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics OR, 2.Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experiencethat furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professionalengineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences andtechniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background mustbe demonstrated by one of the following: a.Professional registration -- Current registration as a professional engineer by any State, the Districtof 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. b.Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination,or the written test required for professional registration, which is administered by the Boards of Engineering Examiners in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Applicants who have passed the EIT examination and have completed all the requirements for either (a) a bachelor's degree in engineering technology (BET) from an accredited college of university that included 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences, or (b) a BET from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) may be rated eligible for certain engineering positions at GS-7. Eligibility is limited to positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of the engineering technology program. Applicants for positions that involve highly technical research, development, or similar functions requiring an advanced level of competence in basic science must meet the basic requirements in paragraph 1.Because of the diversity in kind and quality of BET programs, graduates of other BET programs are required to complete at least 1 year of additional education or highly technical work experience of such nature as to provide reasonable assurance of the possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for professional engineering competence. The adequacy of this background must be demonstrated by passing the EIT examination. c.Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in thephysical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the basic requirements. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of a professional engineering curriculum as described in paragraph A. d.Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree inengineering technology or in an appropriate professional field, e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a 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.) B. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is in or related to the work of this position. To qualify at the GS-09 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience must be equivalent to the GS-07 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience must be equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience must be equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-07 Level: Analyzing inquiries to determine feasibility of electronic testing and/or laboratory test equipment necessary to adequately diagnose and/or characterize system/item performance; Demonstrating general awareness and understanding of typical electronic test equipment (e.g. voltmeter, ammeter, oscilloscope, etc.), and recognizing performance bounds, under oversight of senior level engineers, to ensure the correct (or adequate) tool diagnostic for a given electronic test is utilized; Completing assignments by following specific instructions and procedures, in strict compliance with instructions, within allowable time frames, priorities, anticipated problems, etc; Working assignments that start less difficult and gradual become more complex and involved in nature as knowledge is gained from previous experience and with more frequent repetition of applicable and pertinent regulations, procedures, and guidelines, while proactively seeking guidance and assistance for situations not covered by instructions; Referring problem situations and deviations to those in a position of authority resolution and/or guidance. GS-09 Level: Assisting in writing test programs for the computer controlled automated test equipment (ATE); Assisting in designing and developing novel electrical test circuits and fixtures; Assisting in testing electronic devices, sub- assemblies and assemblies; Employing computer controlled, state-of-the-art, electronic test systems. GS-11 level: Preparing test programs for the computer controlled automated test equipment (ATE) Designing and developed novel electrical test circuits and fixtures. Preparing setup of testing electronic devices, sub- assemblies and assemblies, Employing computer controlled, state-of-the-art, electronic test systems. GS-12 level: Writing test programs for the computer controlled automated test equipment (ATE) Designing and developing electrical test circuits and fixtures. Testing electronic devices, sub- assemblies and assemblies, Employing computer controlled, state-of-the-art, electronic test systems. Education C. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S.Department of Education. See If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based one ducation in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess: GS-07: One year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement OR successful completion of a 5 year program of study of at least 160 semester hours leading to a bachelors degree in engineering. Such education must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position being filled. GS-09: Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. Such education must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position being filled. GS-11: Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Such education must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position being filled. GS-12: Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level. D. Combination: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade levels GS-07, GS-09, and GS-11 and may be computed by first determining the applicants total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS-07, GS-09 and GS-11 E. Additional Experience and Training Provisions for Graduates of Engineering Programs: a) Superior academic achievement at the baccalaureate level in an engineering program is qualifying for GS-7; b) A combination of superior academic achievement and 1 year of appropriate professional experience is qualifying at GS-9; c) Applicants with an engineering bachelor's degree who have appropriate experience as a technician equivalent to grade GS-5 or higher may have such experience credited for grade GS-7 only on a month-for- month basis up to a maximum of 12 months; d) Successful completion of a 5-year program of study of at least160 semester hours leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering is qualifying at GS-7. Completion of such a program and 1 year of appropriate professional experience is qualifying at grade GS-9. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Additional Information As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194). For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: Position requires DoD Acquisition Test and Evaluation (T), Foundational certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources. Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. 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