ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

Defense Information Systems AgencyFort Meade, Marylandusajobspublished 09/23/2026
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This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA IE/IE33.

Major duties

  • Orchestrates technical support to DoD and other government program offices on issues relating to Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3), Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), and Spectrum Management (SM).
  • Plans, conducts, and coordinates activities in the following areas: project planning and management, E3/EMC analysis and engineering, systems integration, test and evaluation, and spectrum management.
  • Provides the support contractor with operational requirements, equipment deployments, and other required data relevant to the project.
  • Tracks technology trends and DoD initiatives to provide the Branch Chief with capabilities improvements addressing project requirements and spectrum-dependent systems.
  • Identifies issues requiring action by leadership and keeps Branch Chief apprised of activities involving interaction with external organizations.
  • Makes recommendations for DISA support as appropriate.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-14, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience leading or executing test and analysis efforts for DoW systems related to Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3), Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), and Spectrum Management (SM); combining multiple subsystems (air traffic control systems, space systems, data links) into operational platforms; signal processing, combat identification systems, navigation systems, avionics, radars, antenna systems, missile systems, guided munitions, air defense systems, electronic warfare, electronic or signals intelligence, and test range instrumentation, or scientific instrumentation; representing the government in writing procurement policy for electronics. Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-14 grade level.