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Antennas and Propagation Research and Engineer

Central Intelligence Agency
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Summary

Antennas and Propagation Engineers provide technical expertise in antenna design, propagation, and measurement for the advancement of CIA mission objectives.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
10/01/2024 to 01/27/2025
Salary
$68,405 to - $181,216 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 8 - 15
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
Washington DC, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
24-12188010-7223/THD
Control number
757611100

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Duties

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As an Antennas and Propagation Engineer within CIA's Directorate of Science and Technology (DS&T), you will apply your engineering or scientific expertise as an integral member of a technical team of innovative, expert problem solvers who deliver new solutions in support of CIA's mission to collect foreign intelligence.

DS&T Antennas and Propagation Engineers combine specialized radio frequency (RF) propagation modeling, antenna design, fabrication, and measurement expertise to tackle tough intelligence challenges through unique and tailored engineering solutions.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
  • You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
  • You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
  • You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
  • You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
  • For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/requirements/

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Desired Qualifications
  • Demonstrated proficiency in:
    • Broad technical understanding of the electrical and/or computer engineering fields
    • Ability to learn new skills in pace with technological advances
    • Adapting to fast paced, dynamic requirement environments
    • Interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills
    • Verbal and written communication skills
    • Creative analytic and problem-solving
    • Strong team and independent work ethic
    • Systems engineering experience
  • Knowledge or experience in the following functional disciplines:
    • Systems engineering
    • Prototype design and fabrication
    • Radio-frequency propagation
    • Antenna design
    • Electromagnetic simulation
    • Computational electromagnetics
    • Soldering
  • Familiarity with the following engineering tools and software:
    • Logic and spectrum analyzers
    • Oscilloscopes
    • FEKO
    • Ansys HFSS
    • CST Studio Suite
    • Ray Trace
    • Matlab
    • Near and Far Field Antenna Chambers
  • Advanced degree, professional certification, or comparable work experience in:
    • Electrical engineering
    • RF communications and waveform design

Education

  • Electrical Engineering
  • At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale

How you will be evaluated

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

For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/antennas-and-propagation-research-and-engineer/.

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