As a Technical Intelligence & Science Services professional, you will use your skills to create the systems and tools that will be used to enhance the operation of intelligence. You will advise, administer and perform scientific projects, such as planning, designing, and constructing specialized equipment, and ensuring adherence to sound engineering and scientific standards and principles. The NSA offers multiple areas of focus for facilities engineers, including computer, and architectural.
Summary
As a Technical Intelligence & Science Services professional, you will use your skills to create the systems and tools that will be used to enhance the operation of intelligence. You will advise, administer and perform scientific projects, such as planning, designing, and constructing specialized equipment, and ensuring adherence to sound engineering and scientific standards and principles. The NSA offers multiple areas of focus for facilities engineers, including computer, and architectural.
Do you have vocational/technical training in Technical Trades, Electronics, Computers, Drafting, Engineering, or Networking? Do you enjoy building, installing, modifying, repairing, fabricating prototyping parts/mechanisms, and/or testing electronic equipment?
The National Security Agency (NSA) is seeking highly motivated Engineering Specialists/Technicians - Technical Trades to help build, install, modify, repair, fabricate prototype parts/mechanisms, and/or test electronic equipment. The responsibilities of an Engineering Specialist/Technician may include:
- Installing, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and/or repairing of equipment and systems in accordance with applicable standards and processes - Performing rack, stack, and cabling of equipment in IT machine rooms
- Maintaining Configuration Items (CI) in a centralized data base
- Capturing and tracking IT machine room Power, Space, and Cooling
- Serving as an Access Manager for IT machine rooms
- Operating industrial/production equipment, machinery (Lathes, CNC, EDM, Mills, Waterjet, Welder, Industrial Printers, Routers, 3D Printers, Electro Plating, Vacuum Casting/Forming, Injection Molding, Industrial Painting/Finishing, and Textile) and tools such as machine tools, presses, air compressors, and packaging equipment
- Operating mechanized material-handling equipment (for example, forklifts, hand trucks)
- Informing customers, management, or relevant others of work progress, project status, and problems
- Ordering, procuring, receiving, inspecting, and/or verifying ordered supplies, materials, or equipment
- Driving vehicles, such as cars, vans, or trucks to transport cargo or passengers
- 3D scanning, metrology, and hardware reverse engineering
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All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
Qualifications
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL
Entry is with a high school diploma or GED, plus applicable training, and no experience; or high school diploma or GED, plus 1 year of relevant experience.
FULL PERFORMANCE
Entry is with a high school diploma or GED, plus applicable training, plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or applicable training plus 2 years of relevant experience.
SENIOR
Entry is with a high school diploma or GED, plus applicable training, plus 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or applicable training plus 4 years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience must include one or more of the following: development, fabrication, manufacturing, testing, or site installation of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or software products/systems; assembling, modifying, debugging, or testing prototype products; working as an electrician; repairing electronics or appliances; installing or maintaining computer systems, working in a machine, wood, or electronic shop; working in microelectronics, semiconductors, robotics, soldering, welding, schematic diagrams, environmental testing, computer aided design (CAD), networking; or quality assurance testing; or setting up, operating, and adjusting microelectronic production equipment.
Completion of an Apprenticeship Program in a relevant field (metalwork, welding, plating, painting, or additive manufacturing) counts for 3 years of experience; a Journeyman License in a relevant field (metalwork, welding, plating, painting, or additive manufacturing) counts for 6 years of relevant experience; a Master Tradesman License in a relevant field (metalwork, welding, plating, painting, or additive manufacturing) counts for 9 years of relevant experience.
Commercial industry certifications in automotive repair, graphic design, metalworking, welding, plating, electronics manufacturing, or additive manufacturing count for 1 to 2 years of experience depending on certification.
Education
Applicable training includes vocational/technical training, academic coursework, or military training (for example, Electronics, Robotics, Computers, Drafting, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Networking).
Degree must be in an Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Electronics/Mechanical Technology related field.
Additional information
Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
Salary Range: $35,048 - $158,322 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance, Senior)
Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.
Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.
Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The ideal candidate has a desire for continual learning along with excellent problem-solving, analytic, and interpersonal skills, who is:
- Innovative
- Well-organized
- Able to handle and prioritize multiple assignments
- Able to accomplish assignments with little direct supervision
- Able to communicate effectively both orally and written
- Medically clearable for worldwide travel
- Able to work effectively across several different functional areas in a collaborative environment Knowledge, skills, and experience in one or more of the following is desired:
- Working at heights to include antenna towers
- Soldering of electronic components
- Troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical devices
- RF amplification and distribution
- Power distribution
- Fabrication of RF and multi-conductor cable assemblies
- Additive Manufacturing
- 3D print
- Rapid prototyping
- FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)
- SLA (Stereo Lithography Apparatus)
- Laser sintering
- SLS (Selective Laser Sintering)
- DLMS (Direct Laser metal Sintering)
- Plastic Powder Bed 3D printing
- Metal Powder Bed 3D Printing
- Tool & Die Machining
- CNC (Computer Numerical Control) programming
- CAD (Computer-Aided Design)/CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing)
- Fabrication
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Welding
- Electro-plating
- Industrial painting
- Punch press
- Press brake
- Water jet
- DAWIA Certification may be required
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
