Electronics Engineer
U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command · Department of the Army
This job in plain English
This is a full-time Electronics Engineer job (GS-12) with the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command at Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. There is 1 vacancy, and it uses Direct Hire Authority, so veterans' preference does not apply. The job needs a SECRET security clearance, and telework is allowed only for situational telework.
It may close early. This job will close once 50 applications are received, which may happen before the closing date of 11/06/2026 at 11:59 PM EST.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
Any U.S. citizen can apply, and you must give proof of U.S. citizenship. Veterans' preference does not apply to this vacancy.
What you would do
- Prepare detailed specifications and economic analyses to secure funding from military commands.
- Provide technical advice to lower grade engineers on engineering issues.
- Assist in reviewing completed studies to confirm recommendations fit engineering principles.
Do you qualify for GS-12?
With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at about the GS-11 level. This means analyzing electrical specifications to match operational needs, finding operational conflicts in system processes, changing specifications when standard engineering methods fall short, and giving technical advice to solve unique engineering problems.
With education: You can qualify with a bachelor's degree in engineering from a program accredited by ABET, or a degree with enough calculus and science courses. You can also qualify with a mix of education and experience, such as an engineering license or intern registration, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, or 60 semester hours of specified courses. Education cannot replace experience at this grade.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours per week, and duties
- College transcripts if you qualify through education
- Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
- Cover letter (optional)
How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, using your resume, your online questionnaire answers, and your supporting documents. Missing information or errors may affect your eligibility. If the agency finds you have inflated your qualifications, you may lose consideration.
Tips for this job:
- Keep your resume to two pages or less, because any pages after the second will not be reviewed.
- For each job on your resume, list the number of hours you worked per week, or your application may be marked incomplete.
- Education cannot replace experience at this grade, so your resume must clearly show the specialized experience listed in the announcement.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, permanent position.
Incentives and relocation: No relocation expenses are reimbursed, and payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move costs is not authorized.
Conditions of employment:
- Must be able to obtain and keep a SECRET security clearance
- Background check, and possible suitability or fitness determination
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds during normal work
- Pre-employment physical and yearly physical required
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment
- One-year probationary period
- Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) when hired and every year
- Business travel may be required up to 25% of the time
- Direct deposit of pay is required
- Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
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
- $102,415 – $133,142 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-12 · General Schedule
- Location
- Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Secret
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Electronics Engineering (0855)
- Announcement
- MCGP-27-13094359- DHA
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