Electronics Engineer--Direct Hire Authority
What you'd do
The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment. To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here.
Major duties
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a professional electronics engineer with project management, execution, and operational responsibility in assigned area(s). This includes applying advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes to the acquisition, development, or sustainment of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment. The role also involves functioning as the organization's technical specialist in electrical engineering for critical systems and devices, performing complex analysis, and serving as a consultant to senior specialists and officials. Position Duties: Performs professional electronics engineering work by 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 electrical engineering for critical systems and devices. 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.
What you need to qualify
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. In order to qualify, you must meet the individual occupational requirements for Professional Engineering Positions located here SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience performing professional electronics engineering work by application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes to the acquisition, development, or sustainment of weapons systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment. IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): 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. 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. 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. Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and other engineering disciplines. 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. 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.
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