General Engineer (Direct Hire) – FAA Nationwide

May 13, 2025
Urgent

Job Description

Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation – Federal Aviation Administration

Locations: Nationwide (Duty location may be negotiable upon request)

Hiring Path: Public Notice – Direct Hire Authority for Series 0801

Overview:

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is hiring General Engineers under Direct Hire Authority. These roles are available across multiple FAA organizations and locations. This position supports complex engineering functions related to the National Airspace System (NAS) and other FAA missions. The work includes multidisciplinary engineering efforts that are not confined to one specific engineering specialty.

Who May Apply:

  • U.S. Citizens
  • Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A)
  • Veterans (VRA, 30% or more disabled)
  • Other eligible individuals under special hiring authorities

Position Highlights:

As a General Engineer, you will:

  • Provide professional engineering expertise in areas that intersect multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Apply knowledge in material strength, stress analysis, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electrical circuits, materials science, and related fields.
  • Evaluate, improve, or implement systems, structures, and equipment within the FAA’s mission.
  • Potentially oversee or support system integration, project development, and operational analysis.

Pay Bands Available:

FV-G through FV-K (Equivalent to GS-5 through GS-15)

Note: Positions may be filled at any of these levels depending on applicant qualifications and agency needs.

Qualifications:

Basic Education Requirement (All Grades):

  • Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; or
  • A combination of education and experience that provides:
    • A solid foundation in math and physical sciences, and
    • A good understanding of engineering sciences and applications.

Details on acceptable educational paths:
OPM Engineering Qualification Standards

Grade-Specific Qualifications:

FV-G:

  • Meet basic education requirements.

FV-H:

  • One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G (GS 5/7/9).
  • Examples: Reviewing design documents, assisting in system analysis, using engineering tools/software.

OR

  • 3 years of graduate-level education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
    OR
  • Combination of education and experience.

FV-I:

  • One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H (GS 11/12).
  • Examples: Statistical analysis, quality control, or noise abatement studies.

FV-J:

  • One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I (GS 13).
  • Examples: System performance evaluation, fault analysis, program implementation.

FV-K:

  • One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J (GS 14).
  • Examples: Overseeing engineering systems, managing technical integration projects, acceptance testing.

Education Requirements:

  • Transcripts are required for all applicants who have never served in an 0800 engineering position within the FAA.
  • Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.

Additional Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service
  • A security background investigation may be required
  • One-year probationary period may apply
  • A pre-employment physical may be required
  • This position may be subject to drug/alcohol testing

How You Will Be Evaluated:

  • Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications.
  • There is no Veterans’ Preference or traditional ranking under Direct Hire Authority.
  • You may be further evaluated based on your work history related to Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), which should be clearly demonstrated in your resume.

How to Apply:

  • Apply online via USAJOBS. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on the closing date of the announcement.
  • Include:
    • Resume (with specific duties, employment dates, hours per week, salary, and supervisor contact)
    • Transcripts (unofficial accepted initially)
    • Any supporting documents for eligibility (if applicable)

Failure to provide complete information may result in disqualification.

Notes:

  • This is not a bargaining unit position.
  • This is a resume repository – positions may or may not be filled from this announcement.
  • Enhanced annual leave may be offered based on prior directly related service.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Helpful Links:

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