Duties
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida is searching for an Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer for the SLD45/ 1ROPS (NH-0855-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).
Description:
Are you ready to be at the forefront of space launch operations, where precision, adaptability, and rapid decision-making are key to mission success? We're seeking talented engineers with experience in radio frequency (RF) systems who thrive in high-stakes, fast-paced environments. In this role, you'll design, develop, and test cutting-edge RF surveillance capabilities to meet evolving mission requirements. This is more than just a job, it's a mission. As an Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer, you'll play a critical role in spectrum operations, control, and management, directly supporting some of the most advanced and diverse space missions in the world. If you're driven by innovation, ready to make a real impact, and excited to work on the front lines of space technology, we want to hear from you.
Description of Position: The primary purpose of this position is to provide electronic engineering support, serve as the SLD 45 technical representative for a variety of programs and provide subject matter expertise to the SLD, SSC, HHQ and launch customers concerning Eastern Range (ER) instrumentation systems, improvement and modernization.
Ideal Candidate:
- Extensive scientific and technical knowledge of Range instrumentation, and at least 18 months experience working with Eastern Range systems is highly desirable.
- Experience in test and evaluation.
- Ability to work effectively in stressful situations.
- Excellent analytical and leadership skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to explain complex technical issues and policy to a non-technical audience comprised of senior Wing management, representatives from other Wing and governmental agencies, and contractor personnel.
- Extensive knowledge of the role, mission, and goals of SLD 45.
- Knowledge of advanced technology available for acquisition and SLD 45 use.
- Ability to develop new Range concepts, programs, and procedures; and direct investigative studies of these technologies
- Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities, and usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions.
- Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files.
- May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
- Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
- This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
- Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
- PCS / relocation funding is authorized.
- A professional engineering degree at the bachelor’s level from an ABET accredited institution in Electronics Engineering or a closely related field is required.
- Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): 15 days a year.
- Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
- The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
- This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
Qualifications
The 0855 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. In addition to the above requirements you can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
Required Documents
Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:
- Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
- Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
- Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
- Job title
- Detailed duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
- Hours per week
- Salary, if applicable
- Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.