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USAJOBS · 6 days ago

COMPUTER ENGINEER (INTERDISCIPLINARY)

Eglin AFB, Florida, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$50K/yr - $116K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Computer Engineer to provide professional and scientific knowledge in the application of engineering, mathematics, and statistical analysis. The role involves planning, research, design, development, and evaluation of complex systems to support the organization's mission objectives.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Applies cross-functional knowledge in the planning, research, design, development, test, evaluation, integration, acquisition, dissemination, sustainment, modification, and/or exploitation of complex systems to support the organization's mission objectives

Performs technical assignments and utilizes scientific inquiry in the development of new or substantially improved software, equipment, materials, instrumentation, devices, systems, mathematical models, processes, techniques, and/or procedures

Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance

Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts

Accomplishes professional development and maintains technical proficiency

Qualification

MathematicsStatistical AnalysisModeling/SimulationAnalytical TechniquesSecurity ProceduresProblem SolvingTechnical Communication

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Males must be registered for Selective Service

Disclosure of Political Appointments

At a minimum, qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management for the 0854/0855/1515 or 1550 occupational series must be met

The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments

The work requires the incumbent to be subject to recall during non-duty hours, weekends, and holidays to complete proposals and/or resolve software problems

The work requires the incumbent to be subject to temporary and permanent shift changes

This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirements applicable to the career category designated on the position description with 24 months of assignment or secure an approved waiver

Must meet 80 hours of continuous learning requirements within the designated timeframe

Incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position

Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position

A non-disclosure agreement must be signed

A favorable suitability determination is required before appointment

This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TPD) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing

Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety

Leave accrual may be authorized upon request

Relocation and Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position

Student Loan Repayment may be authorized

Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume

A Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; 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) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics

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

Professional registration or licensure, Written Test, Specified Academic Courses, or Related Curriculum

A Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus

Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus

All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems

Examples of specialized experience includes expertise in engineering/scientific concepts, principles, methods, techniques, and standard practices sufficient to perform conventional projects with complete responsibility, or limited portions of difficult but well-precedented assignments and/or projects

Proficiency in security procedures to maintain control of classified material and to analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques in order to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems

Examples of specialized experience includes expertise engineering/scientific concepts, principles, methods, techniques, and standard practices sufficient to perform conventional projects with complete responsibility, or limited portions of difficult but well-precedented assignments and/or projects; knowledge of analysis, evaluations, fact-finding, and investigative techniques in order to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems

Examples of specialized experience includes expertise in concepts, principles, theories, and practices involved in engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science to perform studies, modify standard practices, and/or resolve issues related to the planning, development, fielding, and sustainment of complex electrical systems; knowledge of security procedures to maintain control of classified material(s); skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, investigate, and resolve complex issues or problems

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible

One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level

One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level

One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level

One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level

TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and practices involved in engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science to perform studies, modify standard practices, and/or resolve issues related to the planning, development, fielding, and sustainment of complex electrical systems

Knowledge of security procedures to maintain control of classified material(s)

Knowledge and understanding of agency, Air Force (AF), Department of Defense (DoD), and national-level doctrine, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives related to assigned program(s) and/or project(s)

Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, investigate, and resolve complex issues or problems

Skill in applying the principles, concepts, and practices of the occupation sufficient to perform moderately difficult assignments

Ability to foresee the impact of changing technology

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, in order to produce highly technical reports, position papers, and briefings which are appropriate for the intended audience; and to maintain good working relationships