ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will design and develop embedded computer systems for use in Weapons, Robotics, and Control labs. You will design and develop specialized systems and application software to support labs and design projects. You will provide support for Python and other programming languages for various operating systems on both embedded and standalone computers. You will serve as a consultant for faculty and midshipmen in the fields of microcontrollers, single board computers, electronics, systems software, and user software. You will maintain complex lab systems such as robotic systems, vision systems, communication systems, and embedded computing. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Designing, developing, integrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced electronic, embedded computing, and control systems used in an educational and/or research environment; 2) Developing custom laboratory equipment, robotics, sensors, actuator systems, and specialized instrumentation; 3) Providing support for complex systems such as communications, vision, and unmanned vehicles. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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 Additional Information This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. This position may require exposure to high noise levels. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Physical Effort: The incumbent must be capable of frequently handling objects weighing up to 10 pounds, and occasionally handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds without the assistance of lifting devices. The work involves significant standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding, and pulling and pushing at various stages of assignments to assemble items and install assemblies. The incumbent will also be assisting with the operation and maintenance of various unmanned vehicles for use in the air, ground, and above/below the water.