Public Notice for Electronics Engineer (Direct Hire)

USA
May 27, 2025
Full Time
Urgent

Job Description

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

FAA Organizations Nationwide

Summary: Electronics Engineer (0855 Series)

This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority for the 0855 Electronics Engineering series. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement across various pay bands (FV-G through FV-K). The duty location may be negotiable upon selection.

Who May Apply

  • U.S. Citizens and Nationals
  • Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A)
  • Those eligible under Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) and 30% or more disabled veterans
  • Other Special Hiring Authorities

Duties

The selected individual will perform professional electronics engineering work involving:

  • Application of physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering principles
  • Focus on electronic circuits, systems, and electromagnetic/acoustical wave phenomena
  • Functions such as communication, navigation, computation, sensing, control, and measurement

Work supports the National Airspace System (NAS) and includes:

  • Engineering analysis and testing
  • Developing technical reports
  • Implementing and improving system requirements
  • Reviewing and revising technical publications

Qualifications

Basic Education Requirement (mandatory for all pay bands):

A bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; OR
A combination of education and experience that includes one of the following:

  1. Professional Engineering License (EIT, PE)
  2. Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
  3. 60 semester hours of engineering/physical science courses
  4. Related degree (e.g., physics, computer science) + 1 year of professional engineering experience

Specialized Experience Requirements by Pay Band:

  • FV-G: Basic education requirements only
  • FV-H (GS-11/12 equivalent): 1 year of professional experience at FV-G level or Ph.D. or 3 years of graduate study
    • Examples: data analysis, testing, technical support for NAS systems
  • FV-I (GS-13 equivalent): 1 year of experience at FV-H level
    • Examples: operational modifications, technical restoration of systems
  • FV-J (GS-14 equivalent): 1 year of experience at FV-I level
    • Examples: national-level engineering support, test plan development
  • FV-K (GS-15 equivalent): 1 year of experience at FV-J level
    • Examples: leading engineering operations, software project management, developing SOPs/policies

NOTE: Include specific examples of specialized experience in your resume.

Education Requirements

  • Submit transcripts with your application
  • Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
  • Official transcripts required if selected

Key Notes

  • On-the-Spot Hiring: Veterans Preference and traditional ranking/rating do not apply
  • A background check and one-year probationary period may be required
  • May be subject to drug and alcohol testing
  • Enhanced annual leave accrual may be offered for applicable prior service
  • Core Compensation Plan applies (details: FAA Pay & Benefits)
  • Bargaining and non-bargaining positions may be filled

Application Process

Apply online via USAJOBS. Your application must:

  • Include a resume detailing duties, employers, dates, hours/week, and salary
  • Support your responses to the occupational questionnaire
  • Include transcripts and certifications to verify qualifications

Use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included.

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