Electronics Engineer- External Talent Network

The position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.

This announcement is open to all qualified U.S. citizens.

All federal employees who opted into the Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) MUST resign prior to appointment in their new position

The selectee will be assigned to Marine Base Quantico, in Quantico, VA. This position is scheduled to relocate to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL in approximately fall of 2027. The position and/or relocation date is subject to change based on construction timelines and mission needs.

Mission Statement

The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

Job Summary

This is NOT a vacancy announcement . By completing the application, you are joining a repository of interested applicants who will be considered to fill current and future Electronics Engineer opportunities. Additional selections may be made to fill positions with similar duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Disciplines/Categories

Advanced Telephony, Audio Investigative Technology, Computer Analysis Response Operations, Cryptologic & Electronic Analysis, Data Intercept Technology, Digital Evidence Operations

Electronics Surveillance Technology, ELSUR Information Management, ELSUR Operations, Forensic Audio/Video & Image Analysis, Forensic Support, Physical Surveillance, Radio Systems Development Special Project Technology, Strategic Resource Management & Mobilization, Technical Programs, Technical Response, Telecommunications Intercept & Collection, Video Surveillance, Alarm/Access Control Systems Technology, Mechanical/Electronics Locks Technology, Security Video Technology, Radio Frequency Data Communication Technology,

Security Reconnaissance and Threat Analysis, Special Sensor Detection and Development, Special Imaging Technology, Computer Architecture

Network Communications Technology

Position: Electronics Engineer -GS 7/9/11/12/13/14

Locations: Huntsville, AL/ Quantico, VA

Working Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, but hours may vary

Salary: Rates will be provided upon selection

Duration: Full Time/Permanent

Key Requirement:

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance Major Duties

As an Electronics Engineer you will/are:

GS 7:

Perform preliminary engineering analysis by using test equipment to evaluate, test, modify, redesign simple electrical and mechanical systems.

Work with other fields of engineering including electrical and mechanical systems, manufacturing, installation, and operating procedure of electronic equipment and support systems.

Work with others to obtain or provide data or information.

Prepare documentation in both technical and layman terminology GS 9:

Prepare clear and concise reports and documentation in both technical and layman terminology.

Identify, evaluate, and characterize unknown electronic devices under the guidance of senior engineering staff.

Develop basic vulnerability research engineering skills related to hardware and software on commercially available electronic devices.

Process evidence using specialized tools, with occasional requirements to testify to work done. GS 11:

Create and execute examination plans in order to identify, evaluate, and characterize unknown electronic devices.

Independently perform basic vulnerability research and reverse engineering tasks related to hardware and software security mechanisms on commercially available electronic devices to gain lawful access to their contents.

Develop software tools to support repeatable execution of processes developed.

Take manufacturers and/or contractors' specifications and conduct a simple test, evaluation, modification by comparing with the previous designs for similar equipment.

Conduct a range of analytic procedures in a variety of settings, including examinations to identify and characterize complex evidence.

Prepare comprehensive reports which convert complex technical findings into a format understandable by non-technical individuals and provide expert testimony regarding results of interpretations.

Analyze complex materials and to recommend modified analytical and/or technical procedures.

Provide case reports and respond to requests for consultation and advice. GS 12:

Conduct a range of analytic procedures in a variety of settings, including examinations to identify and characterize complex evidence.

Prepare comprehensive reports which convert complex technical findings into a format understandable by non-technical individuals and provide an overview regarding the results.

Analyze complex materials and to recommend modified analytical and/or technical procedures.

Prepare clear and concise reports and/or professional papers and documentation and respond to requests for consultation and advice. GS 13:

Act as a subject matter expert in hardware reverse engineering, acquisition and exploitation of exemplars, vulnerability assessment, development of proof-of-concept systems, and bench testing/IV&IV.

Evaluate proposals for operational and financial cost-benefit of utilizing existing solutions vs. development of custom products; technology capabilities; deployment timeline; etc.

Prototype circuits/hardware systems and controllers to interface with other development teams and subsystems; design, deploy and operate command and control (C2) systems; interface with radio or networking systems and controllers; etc.

Utilize networking, computer, and information technology hardware/systems to interface with test and operational equipment; work collaboratively with interdisciplinary technical and investigative teams to configure deployment systems and enable collection; develop test plans and present results; troubleshoot field deployments, etc. GS 14:

Serve as a Senior Engineer supporting unit operation to include analysis, testing, and exploitation for advanced electronic surveillance (ELSUR). Provide guidance and technical leadership to other hardware and software developers throughout development lifecycle.

Providing oversight and facilitating collaborative efforts with other engineers and technical personnel.

Coordinate complex technical operations with entities both internal/external to the FBI, industry, etc. and briefs partners, management, and operational personnel on key decision points, risks, mitigating factors, etc.

Develop cost estimates and resource requirements; make recommendations for initiation, modification or abandonment of projects; guides and leads teams undertaking major engineering projects; and provides input to management about engineering technical performance. May serve as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) on contracts utilized to develop customized advanced hardware and software capabilities. Qualifications and Evaluations

Please ensure specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses in the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.

Positive Education Requirement

This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic education requirement by submitting a copy of their college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

A. All applicants must have the following basic degree requirement of a 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) statistics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of material (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable areas of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics

OR

B. 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:

Professional registration - Current registration as a professional engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.

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.

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. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of a professional engineering curriculum as described in paragraph A.

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 that the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

Note: In your resume, please describe in detail how you meet the SE. You may have acquired the SE through technical school training, in a military occupation and/or employment.

Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume.

Specialized Experience (SE):

GS 7 : Applicant must possess at least one (1) years of SE equivalent to the GS 5 grade level. SE is:

Ability to perform preliminary engineering analysis.

Knowledge of other fields of engineering including electrical and mechanical systems, manufacturing, installation and operating procedure of electronic equipment and support systems.

Conducts basic testing, evaluation, and modifications by comparing current designs with the previous designs for similar equipment. GS 9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 7 grade level. SE (in addition to above) is:

Knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of electronics engineering in order to analyze routine materials and to make minor modifications to standard analytical and/or technical procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in order to provide reports and respond to requests for consultation and advice. GS 11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 9 grade level. SE (in addition to above) is:

Establishes orderly steps to test theories and documents the procedures that would be most suitable for taking corrective action.

Works with others, including the FBI and the telecommunication engineering personnel, contractors and representatives from other government agencies to support joint research to achieve technical goals to devise solutions to routine problems that are of mutual interest.

Conducts studies that entail engineering calculations applicable to new software and hardware to be used in advanced technological projects.

Ability to explore various alternatives for meeting an objective, with adequate consideration of peripheral as well as technical factors to recommend the best engineering and proposal.

Knowledge of preparation of samples, selecting and entering instrument settings, electronics analyses, and tabulation of results.

Participates as needed, in the maintenance of fixed and mobile instruments and equipment. Assures that they are maintained in a state of readiness, that on-hand stock of supplies is sufficient to support operations, and that all necessary safety precautions and applicable regulations are followed. GS 12 : Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 11 grade level. SE (in addition to above) is:

Conducts moderately complex analytic procedures in mainly fixed settings, including examinations to identify and characterize evidence in a specialized discipline.

Knowledge of electronics analyses, and tabulation of results.

Perform examinations requiring routine/moderately complex cases or assist senior employees in more complex cases.

Prepare routine reports or portions of more involved reports and may provide testimony regarding results of analysis.

Participates as needed, in the maintenance of fixed and mobile instruments and equipment.

Ensures that instruments and equipment are maintained in a state of readiness, that on-hand stock of supplies is sufficient to support operations, and that all necessary safety precautions and applicable regulations are followed. GS 13 : Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 12 grade level. SE (in addition to above) is:

Experience in managing and supporting on-premises and cloud-based systems, including environments such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.

Knowledge of and skill in applying electronic engineering principles and system integration methods for testing and evaluating electronic and digital/computer-based devices under industry and forensic standards.

Knowledge of telecommunications systems and protocols, including experience with IP-based networking, VOIP technologies, and telephony standards such as SIP trunking, TLS, RTP, and Asterisk.

Experience working with a variety of electronic devices-such as smartphones, consumer electronics, and circuit boards-along with knowledge of digital forensics, imaging, and evidence preservation techniques.

Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, prepare technical documentation and training materials, and support internal and external engagement on engineering matters. GS 14 : Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 13 grade level. SE (in addition to above) is:

Knowledge of and expertise in designing, optimizing, and integrating complex IT systems and infrastructure across enterprise and cloud platforms, including advanced computational methodologies and cryptanalysis support.

Experience leading research, development, testing, and evaluation of advanced telecommunications and RF technologies to support lawful electronic surveillance and law enforcement investigations.

Serves as a subject matter expert and advisor to engineering teams, assessing the rigor and applicability of advanced systems engineering approaches and models in support of FBI mission objectives.

Knowledge of and skill in computer programming, firmware analysis, and hardware-based code review to identify and mitigate potential threats in embedded systems.

Knowledge of federal procurement