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Department of Defense
ELECTRONICS ENGINEER
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What they do
An Electronics Engineer designs and develops electronic equipment, from iPods to global positioning systems (GPS). Works primarily with smaller electronic equipment that uses electricity as a means of storing information.
$131,219 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Job Requirements Washington Navy Yard, DC Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description Duties You will serve as a Common Weapons Launcher (CWL) Electronics Engineer in the Submarine Combat and Weapon Control Systems Program Office (PMS 425) under Director, AUKUS, International, and Systems (AIS). You will be responsible for electronics, analyses, and design used for Naval ships/submarines and ship systems/subsystems. You will consult with Program Managers, Technical Warrant Holders, Deputy Warranting Officers, Chief Engineer (CHENG), Program Executive Office (PEO) staff, Warfare Centers, Maintenance Activities and other top officials You will advise on application of mathematical and engineering sciences to problems concerned with electronics, electromagnetics, and power. You will plan and conduct investigations, operational testing, risk assessments, analyses and design modifications of electronics. You will evaluate factors affecting system performance characteristics. Reviews and evaluates the effect of new and/or modified electronics on overall system performance. You will advise Fleet, SECNAV, OPNAV, NAVSEA, and field activities on difficult or controversial matters, such as modifying systems to meet new, demanding performance requirements. You will advise on how to deal with new technologies for which no precedent exists, plan for future system expansion, or cope with emergencies. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established timeframes. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional engineer, analyzing the operation of electronics for ship or submarine systems to provide guidance on an electronics engineering program development or design modifications. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Applicants must meet the following basic education requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)