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Electronics Technician

Department of Defense
Defense Microelectronics Activity

Summary

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo

This position is part of the Defense Microelectronics Activity, Defense Microelectronics Activity. The incumbent serves as Warfighter Solutions Division Electronics Technician in support of (but not limited to) Quick Reaction Engineering, Legacy Systems Sustainment, and Avionics Data Solutions.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 08/05/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 5, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$99,218 - $153,382 per year
Pay scale & grade
NJ 4
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DMEA-26-13015516-DH
Control number
877526400

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to All U.S. Citizens and is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense.

Duties

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This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021.

As a Electronics Technician at the NJ-0856-4 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Serves as Warfighter Solutions Division Electronics Technician in support of (but not limited to) Quick Reaction Engineering, Legacy Systems Sustainment, and Avionics Data Solutions.
  • Performs rapid prototyping and PCB repair and assembly during projects with tight schedules.
  • Supports back-end manufacturing PCB packaging/assembly, environmental tests, inspection and screening processes for the printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) tools
  • Responsible for equipment maintenance, equipment calibration, HazMat duties, equipment Inventory, facilities support, ESD coordination, and technical analysis.
  • Performs lab management duties, such as MICP equipment tracking, DRMO activities, equipment PMEL, ESD and HAZMAT compliance, and replenishes component inventory.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Selective Service requirements apply. Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information
  • Suitable for Federal employment determined by required background investigation
  • Must obtain/maintain Secret security clearance
  • Drug Testing Designated position: Yes
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
  • Maintain a current Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard training certification.
  • Maintain a current IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronics Assembly certification.
  • Maintain a current IPC J-STD-001 Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies certification.
  • Incumbent may be subject to an uncommon tour of duty (e.g., evenings, weekends) in connection with stated duties.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NJ-04, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NJ-03 (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

  • Diagnosing, repairing, calibrating, installing, and/or maintaining laboratory and manufacturing equipment both as a technical expert and as a liaison between cognizant engineers and equipment vendors.
  • Managing Hazardous Material inventories, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) records, Hazardous Waste accumulation and disposal, Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) control plans and procedures, Laboratory supply inventories, and Microelectronics System components inventory.
  • Coordinating microelectronics manufacturing and validation efforts, such as automated printed circuit board (PCB) assembly processes, manual PCB soldering/rework processes; semiconductor wafer processes, such as dicing and grinding; microcircuit assembly processes, such as die bonding and wire bonding; and/or microelectronics system validation processes, such as X-Ray, visual microscopy, and electrical test via oscilloscopes and other signal/network analysis equipment.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Other Notes:

  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade; however, a selectee's initial pay is always set below the maximum rate of the range.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Agency's interest.
  • Relocation and/or Recruitment incentive may be authorized if determined by the Hiring Manager to be in the best interest of the Agency.
  • Telework is available in accordance with DOD Policy basis. Remote work is not authorized.
Re-employed Annuitant: If you have retired from civilian federal service and you are interested in employment as a re-employed annuitant, information can be found at: Reemployed Annuitants | DCPAS (osd.mil)

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.

Defense Microelectronics Activity

The Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) is composed of highly specialized engineering, technical, and administrative professionals working together to provide microelectronics support across all U.S. military organizations and beyond. We are looking for dedicated candidates to join our organization and support our important mission.

The Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) a Center for Industrial Technical Excellence (CITE). Microelectronics is a critical mission area enabling many of our key weapons systems. DMEA is a Department of Defense (DoD) leader with core competencies that play an important role in upgrading and sustaining critical warfighting capabilities.

Agency contact information

DMEA Servicing Team

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