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Electronics Engineer – Direct Hire Authority

Air Force Materiel Command · Department of the Air Force

This job in plain English

This is a senior electronics engineer job with the Air Force Materiel Command, working on weapon systems, subsystems, and support equipment. There are few vacancies across nine locations, including Eglin AFB, Robins AFB, Hanscom AFB, Patuxent River, Wright-Patterson AFB, Tinker AFB, Fort Worth, Hill AFB, and Arlington.

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It may close early. The announcement says it may close at any time, so apply as soon as you can. It also may create a 120-day list for filling similar jobs.

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.

The job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Males must be registered for Selective Service.

What you would do

  • Perform advanced electronics engineering work on weapon systems and support equipment
  • Set system performance requirements and estimate time and resources for design and support
  • Complete complex analysis and document projects using systematic, measurable methods
  • Advise senior specialists and agency officials as a technical expert

Do you qualify for NH-3?

With experience: You need at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower level, NH-02, which equals GS-11. Specialized experience means applying in-depth electronics engineering knowledge to analyze, design, develop, test, or maintain electronic communication systems. Unpaid, part-time, and volunteer experience can count if you list duties and hours per week.

With education: A bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or a program with calculus and at least five listed engineering science or physics areas. You can also combine college-level education, training, and technical experience that shows strong knowledge of engineering. Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than two pages, font at least 10 pt, showing dates and hours worked per week
  • Completed online application questionnaire
  • Transcripts (copies) showing your engineering degree or coursework
  • Your full name on every document
  • Current federal employees: pay plan, series, and grade (for example GS-0301-09)
  • Optional: recent performance appraisals and awards from the last 3 years
  • Active duty members: certification memo or DD-214 if claiming veterans' preference

How you will be rated: Your application package, including your resume, questionnaire, and documents, will be rated for eligibility, qualifications, and quality. Your questionnaire answers must match your documents, or you will be rated not qualified or insufficient information. Missing or incorrect information can lower your rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Make sure your resume shows dates and hours per week for each job, or your application may be marked insufficient.
  • Send transcripts with your application if you use your education to qualify.
  • Keep your questionnaire answers consistent with your resume and documents.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. You may need to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and shifts, and overtime may be required.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service
  • Selectee must get and keep the required security clearance
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Drug test may be required; random drug testing possible
  • May work evenings, weekends, holidays, and shifts; overtime may be required
  • Travel about 15 days per year by military or commercial aircraft
  • 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period
  • Selectee must complete Engineering and Technical Management certification level 2 within 24 months
  • Direct deposit required
  • Subject to DoD Priority Placement Program

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
$76,463 – $118,204 per year
Pay scale and grade
NH-3 · DoD acquisition pay band
Locations
  • Hill AFB, Utah
  • Arlington, Virginia
  • Eglin AFB, Florida
  • Tinker AFB, Oklahoma
  • Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts
  • Robins AFB, Georgia
  • Patuxent River, Maryland
  • Fort Worth, Texas
  • Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
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Security clearance
Other
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Electronics Engineering (0855)
Announcement
AFMC-085503-13048293-TGO

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