Electronics Engineer, SLD 30.

Space Systems Command; Vandenberg Village (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Systems Command at Vandenberg AFB, CA is seeking an Electronics Engineer to serve as a senior technical expert with systems engineering responsibilities in electronics. The role includes defining total network system requirements, developing specifications, and providing technical leadership across programs.

Candidates should have an ABET-accredited degree and familiarity with Western Range instrumentation.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical or systems preferred).
• Familiarity with network systems/design and Western Range instrumentation (telemetry, radar, command transmitter, communications).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; root cause investigation desired.
• Self-motivated with ability to adapt and learn.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior electronics engineer with systems engineering responsibilities.
• Provide technical leadership by planning, analyzing, and evaluating efforts to define total network systems and subsystem requirements.
• Translate requirements into design criteria and develop system specifications.
• Guide and evaluate design/development activities; coach other team members.

Skills

Electronics engineering

Systems engineering

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Vandenberg, CA is searching for an Electronics Engineer to support SLD 30 (NH-0855-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).

Description

The primary role of this position is to serve as a senior professional electronics engineer with systems engineering responsibilities in assigned areas. The employee is considered the technical expert for the organization in electronics engineering assignments related to base-level cyberspace infrastructure and Western Range communications systems. They provide technical leadership by planning, analyzing, and evaluating efforts to define total network systems, weapons systems, and subsystem requirements, translating those requirements into design criteria, evaluating alternative design approaches, and developing system specifications. The work spans multiple phases of the development process, during which the employee guides and evaluates the design and development activities of others. Additionally, they are recognized as a functional/technical expert by colleagues within the organization and are regularly sought out for advice and assistance. The employee actively pursues or creates certification, qualification, and developmental programs for themselves and others. They also guide and motivate individuals and teams, focusing on project and program issues, and take ownership of processes and products as needed. Their problem-solving skills are applied to diverse, highly complex problems across multiple disciplines, and they establish precedents to enhance existing processes.

Ideal Candidate

• ABET Acredited Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical or Systems.
• Familiarity with Network Systems/Design and Western Range instrumentation systems such as telemetry, radar, command transmitter, and communication systems, or experience with similar systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to make technical recommendations while under time critical situations. Root cause investigative experience desired.
• Highly self-motivated with ability to adapt and learn.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with a variety of individuals and organizations as well as communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• PCS / Incentive funding is authorized and may be made available.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
• Position requires a professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is required. Advanced degrees are preferred.
• Will be required to maintain a current driver’s license to operate government vehicles.
• This is a cybersecurity position; the employee will attain appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s) applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the DoD position held, within six months of filling position.
• Will be required to maintain a current driver’s license to operate government vehicles.

Qualifications

The 0855 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed

Additional information

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.