Serve as a senior technical authority shaping electronics part selection and PMP programs supporting the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS).

Plan, oversee, review, coordinate, control, and implement electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical (EEE) part selection requirements and strategies across BMDS
Develop and execute quality, mission assurance, and parts, materials, and process (PMP) programs for EEE parts across planning, development, support, acquisition, and execution
Evaluate and develop test plans aligned to PMP plans for EEE commodities including solid state active and discrete devices, passive devices, electro-mechanical devices, or module combinations
Identify test and program risks and recommend solutions or options based on PMP plan needs
Provide technical direction on reliability testing, manufacturer specifications, data analysis, failure analysis, and corrective action
Anticipate and resolve major performance deficiencies in BMDS equipment and parts testing, including requirements development, electronic assembly, process evaluation, capability analysis, and problem investigation
Collaborate as a liaison with DoW, MDA, government agencies, industry, and academia to establish and maintain MDA PMP programs for EEE parts
Establish and maintain military, industry, and commercial standards, specifications, and best practices impacting defense and space EEE parts and systems

U.S. Citizenship required
Occasional Travel
Work Schedule: Full-time
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Must be suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
May be required to complete a probationary period
Overtime: Occasionally
Tour of Duty: Maxi Flex
Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (Recruitment, Relocation, or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized based on agency policy and availability
FLSA: Exempt
Financial Disclosure: Required
Telework Eligibility: Not telework eligible
Subject to an initial drug screening and random testing; may need to sign a “Drug Test Statement of Understanding”
Must obtain/maintain a Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance
Acquisition position coded Practitioner in Engineering and Technical Management; must obtain Back-to-Basics (BtB) certification within 60 months of entry into the position
Must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months
May require Security Cooperation Certification in accordance with 10 U.S.C. section 384
Drug testing designated position

Open to the public (U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.) and eligible hiring authorities per agency clarification
Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation using DHA for Acq Demo Engineering and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service
Acquisition Workforce Level Practitioner certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be completed within 60 months after entry
Additional security cooperation certification, if required, must be completed within timelines prescribed after entry
All applicants must meet eligibility and qualification criteria by the closing date of the announcement

Salary range (Redstone Arsenal, AL): $130,987 to $197,200 (includes 21.91% locality)
Salary range (Dahlgren, VA): $143,913 to $197,200 (includes 33.94% locality)
At NH-0855-4 broadband level, typical work assignments may include Electronics Engineer responsibilities related to PMP and EEE parts programs

May qualify at NH-04 Broadband Level with one year of specialized experience equivalent to NH-03/GS-13, meeting 3 of 5 specialized experience items
Specialized experience options include:
- Analyzing complex technical data and programmatic information to defend PMP-related positions and decisions
- Conducting PMP supplier, technical, or mission assurance assessments; identifying issues/concerns/risks and proposing resolutions
- Understanding procedures and authenticity test methods to reduce risk of procuring counterfeit EEE parts and materials, including prevention, detection, and containment
- Serving as a technical consultant on PMP policy and issues affecting reliability, mission assurance, and service life execution in accordance with MDA and applicable policies/procedures
- Performing EEE reliability and EEE part application analyses, identifying failures, writing screening and qualification test plans, and determining technical solutions for EEE components
No substitution of education is allowed for specialized experience at this grade level
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement

Degree: Engineering (ABET-accredited bachelor’s in engineering OR qualifying coursework and mathematics/science as specified)
OR Combination of education and experience including professional registration/licensure (EI/EIT or PE) OR passing FE (or other required written test) OR specified academic courses (at least 60 semester hours including specified courses) OR related curriculum leading to a bachelor’s in an appropriate scientific field with at least 1 year of appropriate experience
Failure to provide transcripts results in being rated ineligible for this position
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement

Resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience
Resume must meet stated margin and font limitations; exceeding the page limit or failing formatting requirements results in immediate ineligibility
Resume must include work schedule, hours worked per week, employment dates, and duties performed

Electronics Engineer

Job Description