Electronics Engineer

About this role

Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Current Federal employees asking to be considered under Merit Promotion procedures must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Candidates must meet all of the following qualification criteria in order to be deemed as qualified: A. Education B. Specialized Experience C. Competencies A. Education Candidates must meet the following OPM basic requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electronics-engineering-series-0855/.pdf Transcripts must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

If transcripts are not submitted the application will be rated as ineligible. AND B. Specialized Experience GS-14 For this position, applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service performing the following tasks: 1. Independently analyzes the engineering feasibility and spectrum compatibility of proposed operations involving advanced or emerging radio technologies.

2. Evaluates proposals involving emerging technologies such as advanced wireless systems, dynamic and adaptive spectrum-access technologies, next-generation communications systems, advanced antenna technologies, high-density wireless networks, experimental satellite and terrestrial systems, autonomous or remotely controlled communications platforms, innovative broadband technologies, sensing and communications systems or other evolving technologies that may significantly affect spectrum use.

AND GS-14 COMPETENCIES Knowledge of matters concerning radio frequency spectrum, and other telecommunications systems to provide technical assistance to the Commission, other government agencies, private sector engineers and attorneys, and the general public. Mastery knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices of electronics engineering which includes in-depth knowledge on the propagation models and spectrum management techniques as it relates to telecommunications.