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Electronics Engineer

Federal Communications Commission · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

This job in plain English

This is an Electronics Engineer job in the Experimental Licensing Branch of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in Washington, DC. The engineer would act as a senior technical expert on experimental radio operations and new communications technologies. The job is full-time, has one vacancy, and the announcement says it may be used to fill more positions within 90 days.

Telework eligible1 vacancy; the announcement may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Land and base managementCurrent or former temporary workers of land management agencies, and people affected by military base closures.
  • Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
  • Special hiring authoritiesGroups with a special hiring authority listed in the announcement.
  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Military spousesSpouses of active-duty service members, and some spouses of service members who were disabled or died on duty.
  • National Guard and ReservesCurrent members of the National Guard or Reserves. Many of these jobs require membership as a condition of employment.
  • Family of overseas employeesFamily members of federal employees and service members stationed overseas.
  • Native AmericansMembers of federally recognized tribes, through Indian preference.
  • Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).
  • People with disabilitiesPeople with a documented disability, hired through the Schedule A authority.
  • Peace Corps and AmeriCorps VISTAFormer Peace Corps volunteers and AmeriCorps VISTA members within their eligibility period.
  • VeteransPeople who served on active duty and left under honorable conditions, through the veterans' hiring authorities (VEOA, VRA, 30% disabled veterans).

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The job is open to the public, which means U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Current federal employees, veterans, military spouses, National Guard and reserve members, and people with disabilities under Schedule A (a special hiring path) may also apply under their own hiring paths.

What you would do

  • Serve as a top engineering expert on complex experimental radio matters.
  • Give expert engineering advice to FCC leaders, other agencies, and industry.
  • Analyze new and unprecedented spectrum and interference problems.
  • Develop new technical criteria and methods for emerging technologies.
  • Recommend engineering approaches that may shape future FCC rules and policies.

Do you qualify for GS-14?

With experience: You need at least 1 year of specialized experience (work that prepares you for this job) equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in federal service. This experience should include independently analyzing engineering feasibility and spectrum compatibility for advanced or emerging radio technologies, and evaluating proposals involving emerging technologies.

With education: You must meet the OPM basic education requirements for the Electronics Engineering series (0855), which are linked in the announcement. Education must come from a school accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts must be submitted by the closing date.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than two pages that follows the required format
  • Resume showing job titles, employers, start and end dates by month and year, and hours worked per week
  • Official transcripts, required by the closing date
  • SF-50 showing grade and status if you are a current or former federal employee or current FCC employee
  • CTAP or ICTAP documents if applying under those programs: separation SF-50, final performance appraisal, and RIF notice
  • Optional answers to four essay questions, up to 200 words each, written in your own words

How you will be rated: Subject matter experts review resumes using a scored, competency-based review, and you need a score of 80 or higher to be referred to the selecting official under Merit Promotion. Under the DEU process, eligible applicants are placed in Highly Qualified, Fully Qualified, or Minimally Qualified categories. Applicants who miss required documents or resume rules may be rated ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Show your specialized experience clearly in your resume, since it is the main way you qualify.
  • Upload transcripts by the closing date or your application will be rated ineligible.
  • List start and end dates by month and year and hours worked per week for each job, and keep the resume to two pages.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Work schedules, including telework, are set by the supervisor under agency policy. No travel is required.

Incentives and relocation: None stated. Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
  • One-year probationary period, if applicable
  • Must be suitable for employment after a background investigation
  • Financial disclosure statement may be required if selected
  • Current and former federal employees must provide SF-50
  • Resume must not exceed two pages and must meet format rules

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$143,913 – $187,093 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-14 · General Schedule
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Electronics Engineering (0855)
Announcement
DEU-OET-2027-002

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