Engineering Technician Job in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Vacancy No. DAFN255885548031HLF Department United States Army Futures Command
Salary $101,401.00 to $156,755.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/10/2025 Close Date 1/20/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD


Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Duties

  • Engineering technician position available within the ESI Readiness Engineering Portfolio, Rapid Reaction and Response, Exploitation Analysis and Response Division, Replication Evaluation and Mitigation Branch.
  • Requires strong oral and written communication skills, ability to participate in and lead government technical reviews, provide briefings to high-level government personnel, and think critically to deliver desired results with minimal guidance.
  • Responsible for the rapid prototyping and reverse engineering of identified electro-mechanical part/assemblies and systems of interest to include Uncrewed Systems (UXS), Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), and commercial threat technology.
  • Incumbent shall possess experience in Technical Design and Testing, supporting engineers in design investigations and development, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Fabrication, PCB Assembly,
  • Incumbent shall possess experience in Technical Design and Testing, supporting engineers in Soldering, Wiring Harness Design and Fabrication, and RF technologies.
  • Incumbent shall have familiarity with CAD software, 3D printing, RF test equipment, engineering drawings, PCB troubleshooting, and Hazmat procedures.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top-Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) for access for the duration of employment.
  • This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R and must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
  • Temporary business travel is required away from the duty station up to 30% of the time.
  • This position is a TERM not-to-exceed six year’s position that may be extended, without limit, in up to six-year increments. Term appointment Statement of Understanding may be required.
  • This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Engineering and Technical Management certification within 60 months as of entrance on duty.
  • This appointment has an extended trial period of three years for the Engineer and Scientists Occupational Family unless the appointee has previously met the requirements.

Qualifications


Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade or band is required. It is defined as one year of specialized experience equivalent to the DE-02 pay band (or GS-11 level or higher equivalency) in the Federal Service which includes experience in one or more of the following areas:
  1. Understanding of commercial based threat technology and its potential use on the battlefield for nefarious purposes and/or in identifying, developing, integrating, and fabricating accurate and representative commercial technology.
  2. Fabricating and assembling Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) with both surface mount and through-hole components
  3. Testing and characterizing RF components including transmitters, receivers, amplifiers, Current Power Supply (CPS), and digital circuits using equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and mixed-signal generators
  4. Interpreting engineering drawings, circuit diagrams, wiring diagrams, and engineering fabrication instructions to ensure precise construction and/or reliability of fabricated devices

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

  • This announcement uses the STRL Support direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Three year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a CP16 - Engineers & Scientists (Non-Construction) Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • This is a Science and Technology Laboratory Personnel Demonstration Project position and incorporates the GS-12 step 01 through GS-13 step 10.
  • This position is a TERM not-to-exceed six year's position. This position may be extended, without limit, in up to six-year increments. This appointment is designated as a ''status'' appointment for the purpose of eligibility for positions in the Federal service in accordance with section 1109(b)(1)(B) of NDAA for FY 2016.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your rsum and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Required Documents

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: (RESUMES IN PDF FORMAT ARE PREFERRED):
EMAIL: usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.READINESS-ENGINEERING-HR@army.mil
SUBJECT LINE: REM TECH FLYER

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/20/2025 to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Address
FN-W4G8AA US ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEV CMD
DO NOT MAIL
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
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Next steps

Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.

The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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