Public Notice for Electronics Engineer (Direct Hire)

Engineering
USA
June 3, 2025
Full Time
Urgent

Job Description

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

FAA Organizations Nationwide

Summary: Electronics Engineer (Series 0855)

Hiring Authority: Direct Hire Authority
Hiring Agency: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Eligibility: Open to U.S. Citizens, including those with disabilities, individuals eligible under Schedule A, VRA, and 30% or more disabled veteran preferences.

Overview

The FAA is seeking Electronics Engineers to support the National Airspace System (NAS). The position requires professional knowledge in engineering and mathematics, electronics theory, and systems analysis, with responsibilities focusing on the design, performance, and evaluation of electronic systems and equipment.

Work involves electromagnetic or acoustical wave energy or electrical information used for purposes such as:

  • Communication
  • Computation
  • Sensing
  • Control
  • Measurement
  • Navigation

Note: Positions may be filled at any grade level (FG-5 through FG-15), and duty locations may be negotiable upon request.

Basic Requirements

To qualify, candidates must meet the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements for the Engineering Series (0800):

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
    OR
  2. Combination of Education & Experience meeting OPM criteria, such as:
    • Professional Engineering license (PE, EIT, or FE exam)
    • Equivalent coursework with experience under a licensed engineer
    • Related degrees in science or engineering with qualifying experience

Grade-Level Qualifications

FG-5: Meet basic education requirements.

FG-7:

  • 1 year of graduate-level education or
  • Superior academic achievement or
  • 1 year of relevant experience (e.g., assisting engineers with testing and analysis of electronics systems)

FG-9:

  • 2 years of graduate education or
  • Master’s degree or
  • 1 year of experience at FG-7 level (e.g., analyzing system performance, supporting special engineering projects)

FG-11:

  • 3 years of graduate education or
  • Ph.D. or
  • 1 year of experience at FG-9 level (e.g., resolving issues in communication or navigation systems)

FG-12 and above:

  • Progressive specialized experience in electronic systems analysis, testing, maintenance, operational engineering, and technical support for NAS systems.
  • FG-13 and above includes leadership roles, policy development, national-level system support, and complex test strategy development.

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must register with Selective Service
  • A one-year probationary period may apply
  • Background check/security clearance may be required
  • Pre-employment physical may be required
  • Official transcripts required to validate education credentials

Application Tips

Your application must:

  • Be submitted online via USAJOBS
  • Include transcripts to verify qualifications
  • Provide detailed work history (title, series/grade, duties, supervisor info, dates, hours per week, and salary)
  • Match the responses in the online questionnaire

Failure to include complete documentation may affect eligibility.

Additional Information

  • FAA may use this announcement to fill other similar positions.
  • Some positions may be covered by collective bargaining; others may not.
  • Enhanced annual leave may be available to eligible new hires.
  • This is a non-bargaining unit position.
  • This notice serves as a resume repository – positions may or may not be filled from this announcement.

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