Job Title: Electronics Engineer Department: Department of the Air Force Agency: Air Force Personnel Center Job Announcement Number: AFPCACQEH-887249-0855 SALARY RANGE: $38,790.00 to $147,857.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: March 01, 20XX to September 30, 20XX SERIES & GRADE: GS-0855-07/15 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time-Multiple Appointment Types PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15 DUTY LOCATIONS: Hill AFB, UT United States More Locations (37) WHO MAY APPLY: United States Citizens JOB SUMMARY: The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win…in air, space and cyberspace. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-toWarfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. IF APPLICABLE: Military service member's "Statement of Service" will be accepted up to 120 days prior to separation date IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The "Statement of Service" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the Type of Discharge and Character of Service (i.e. honorable). DUTIES: Perform professional electronics engineering work supporting acquisition of weapon systems and support equipment. Develop system performance requirements, objectives and integration, and the estimation of time and resources for system design, development, and support. Apply a number of diverse engineering practices, techniques, and processes to identify and resolve problems which could impact success. Perform analysis and uses systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approaches to implement, develop, and document program requirements. Recommend and evaluate procedures and employs innovative techniques and methods to achieve goals. Develop, execute and review policies, processes, and procedures of a special or miscellaneous character that span multiple scientific and engineering disciplines involving the application of knowledge of such fundamentals. Provide status and advisory services to senior functional engineers or senior program engineers and managers on problems, issues, and projects in assigned areas; complies with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and policies. Plan, coordinate, evaluate and direct the development and/or production of single or multiple systems, subsystems, or equipment items to meet cost, schedule, performance, and supportability criteria; integrates multiple logistics and/or acquisition functions to implement program management strategy. May be responsible for preparation of oral/written reports, and duties may include administering the resources required to execute project requirements. Work may include use or development of computer aided engineering and analysis tools. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Basic Requirements: Degree: professional engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; 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 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 professional 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. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 1. Professional registration--Current registration as a professional engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. 2. Written Test- Evidence of having successfully passed the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination, or the written test required for professional registration, which is administered by the Boards of Engineering Examiners in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Because of the diversity in kind and quality of BET programs, graduates of other BET programs are required to complete at least 1 year of additional education or highly technical work experience of such nature as to provide reasonable assurance of the possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for professional engineering competence. 3. Specified academic courses--Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the basic requirements. 4. Related curriculum--Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field, e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must meet the following: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-0855-7 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level in the Federal service, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skill, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience: Studies engineering texts, periodicals, manufacturers' publications and other technical material to obtain information on materials, equipment and pertinent data. Uses computer and computer software such as information management programs, test software, and project tracking programs to assist higher-grade electronics engineers in solving engineering problems and facilitate the work. GS-0855-9 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in the Federal service, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skill, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of this experience includes: Utilizing electronics engineering principles and concepts and the ability to apply standard engineering practices, methods, and techniques to perform relatively limited engineering assignments. GS-0855-11 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skill, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience: Examples of this experience includes: Modeling and simulation professional theories, concepts, principles, techniques, and practices of computer engineering, electronics engineering and/or computer science GS-0855-12 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skill, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience: Examples of this experience includes: Leading and/or performing engineering work involving electronic circuits, circuit elements and equipment systems; applying a number of diverse electronics engineering practices, techniques and processes to identify and resolve complex engineering issues; supporting the planning, testing and troubleshooting of electronics engineering systems or devices; and, developing computer aided engineering analysis and tools in support of planning and designing applications. GS-0855-13 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skill, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience: Examples of this experience includes: Supporting the planning, execution, and instrumentation of electronics engineering tests; providing engineering support for tests, assessments, experiments and system evaluations; coordinating and directing the activities of engineers in the operation and maintenance of advanced hardware and facilities assessing the vulnerability of systems and subsystems; and developing analytical methods, tools, standards, and models and simulations used in electronics engineering and test planning. GS-0855-14 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skill, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of this experience includes: Supporting the planning, execution, and instrumentation of electronics engineering tests; providing engineering support for tests, assessments, experiments and system evaluations; coordinating and directing the activities of engineers in the operation and maintenance of advanced hardware and facilities assessing the vulnerability of systems and subsystems; and developing analytical methods, tools, standards, and models and simulations used in electronics engineering and test planning. GS-0855-15 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skill, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of this experience includes: Supporting the planning, execution, and instrumentation of electronics engineering tests; providing engineering support for tests, assessments, experiments and system evaluations; coordinating and directing the activities of engineers in the operation and maintenance of advanced hardware and facilities assessing the vulnerability of systems and subsystems; and developing analytical methods, tools, standards, and models and simulations used in electronics engineering and test planning. OR EDUCATION: In lieu of specialized experience, applicants can substitute the following levels of education: GS-0855-7 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER - 1 year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement. GS-09 = Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field. GS-11 = Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience. COMPETENCIES (knowledge, skills and abilities): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of professional electronics engineering theories, concepts, principles, techniques, and practices involved in electronics, system design, architecture, and integration. 2. Knowledge of systems engineering issues and best practices for areas such as software, electronics, and environmental. 3. Knowledge of standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures. 4. Ability to analyze data and communicate results in oral and written presentations. 5. Ability to use computer applications in support of planning, designing, analysis, and reporting. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: To determine if you are qualified for this position, your complete application will be reviewed against the qualifications required for the position being filled. HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes all of the following: 1) Your résumé 2) Your transcript 3) Any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement. To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, fax your documents to 1-478-7573144. If you cannot apply online: 1. Click the following link to view and print the questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire 2. OPM Form 1203-FX must be provided to show your responses to the occupational questionnaire. 3. Fax to 1-478-757-3144. OPM Form 1203-FX will be the fax transmission cover page. The complete Application Package must be submitted. It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that information (i.e., resume) is received, accurate and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any documentation submitted by an applicant. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Public Notice by the closing date of the announcement. 1) Resume (must include beginning/ending month & year for each employment period) 2) Transcripts (must contain the university logo, can be a copy) 3) Veterans’ Preference - a copy of your DD Form 214 which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10 point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference). 4) If using combination of education and experience, submit the appropriate documents: Current registration or evidence of having successfully passed the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination. AGENCY CONTACT INFO: AFPC DEO Phone: 8005250102 TDD: 800-382-0893 Email: DO_NOT_.SEND_EMAIL@US.AF.MIL WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: As vacancies occur the selecting official will review your application. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required.