INTERDISCIPLINARY-General Engineer/ Mechanical Engineer/ Electronics Engineer/ Aerospace Engineer

U.S. Department of Defense; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense seeks a senior Air Force analyst applying engineering principles to aerospace systems, sensors, and subsystems within the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS).

The position may be filled as General Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electronics Engineer, or Aerospace Engineer at GG-14/GS-14. Applicants must meet OPM standards for professional positions and show knowledge of intelligence requirements, analysis, and program management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent with ABET accreditation or equivalent coursework.
• Strong knowledge of intelligence requirements, analysis, and program management.
• Experience with aerospace subsystems, avionics, radar, and propulsion is valued.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to aerospace systems, sensors, and subsystems within DCIPS.
• Provide professional and scientific expertise in engineering methods and techniques.
• Maintain awareness of national-level doctrine, policies, and acquisition procedures.

Skills

Aerospace engineering knowledge

Systems engineering

Intelligence analysis

Program management

Education

Engineering degree (ABET‑accredited)

Job description

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior Air Force analyst, providing professional and scientific expertise in performance of work requiring knowledge and application of engineering principles, methods, and techniques. This is an Interdisciplinary position that may be filled as a General Engineer, GG-0801-14, Mechanical Engineer, GG-0830-14, Electronics Engineer GG-0855-14, or Aerospace Engineer, GG-0861-14 in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the \"Professional\" work category are at the \"Senior\" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.

To qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements describes in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

GENERAL ENGINEER/ MECHANICAL ENGINEER/ ELECTRONICS ENGINEER/ AEROSPACE ENGINEER GG-0801/0830/0855/0861-14

A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (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 (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.

Click the following link to view occupational requirements for the Computer/Electronics Engineer position: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: a mastery of one or more professional or administrative fields; knowledge of current and emerging aircraft subsystems including avionics, sensors, weapons, propulsion, and communications systems and radar systems is necessary; working understanding of various airborne electronic warfare and offboard support systems is desirable; knowledge of intelligence requirements, tasking, analysis, evaluation, interpretation, reporting, collection, production, and dissemination; knowledge of program management, technical operational background, contract management, and financial management procedures; knowledge of other engineering disciplines, technical design and development project work, and standard acquisition regulation, practices, and procedures. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Professional knowledge in aerospace, electronics, systems, and mechanical engineering with a strong background and knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices relating to scientific and technical intelligence as it applies to air vehicles, weapons, and their associated subsystems.
2. Knowledge of the role intelligence plays through a weapon's system's life-cycle, operational planning, and execution, policy; in-depth knowledge of the intelligence cycle and intelligence policy and guidance, and the structure organization, roles, and missions and interrelationships of the national intelligence community.
3. Knowledge of NASIC, agency, AF. DoD, and national-level doctrine, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives related to assigned program(s) and/or project(s).
4. Skill, judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and ability to foresee the impact of changing technology and in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, investigate, and resolve complex issues or problems.
5. Ability to effectively organize and analyze information; produce authoritative reports, position papers, and briefings that are responsive to the specific needs of commanders and senior management officials; present clear and concise findings; and effectively advocate for a position.
6. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, negotiating complex issues, and resolving conflicts based on mature judgement, experience, and recognized professional standing.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:

1. Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.

2. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.