INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the DHA for STRL Bachelor or Advanced Degree Candidates at STRL. Applicatons will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Major duties: You will utilize basic knowledge of Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) Radios, SATCOM Systems, Modems, Antennas/Apertures, Data Links, Analog/Digital Communication principals and practice. You will utilize the components that comprise digital and analog communication system such as radios, amplifiers, transmission lines, antennas and filters. You will read and understand system specification, industry standards and apply them to system design, development and test. You will conduct RF system Analysis (SATCOM RF Link Budgets, Co-Site analysis). You will review and prepare engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation. Qualifications: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1. Knowledge of Basic Electrical and Electronic Engineering principles; 2. Basic RF and Microwave knowledge and application; 3. Demonstrated skill in Networking Architecture and Network Transport principles; 4. Ability to read and understand system specification, industry standards and apply them to system design, development and test; 5. Ability to Apply engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate military SATCOM communications systems; 6.Conducting RF system Analysis (SATCOM RF Link Budgets, Co-Site analysis); 7. Specification development and review, system interoperability, system re-design/re-configuration, and sustainment. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: For the 08xx Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#0800-ndx; https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf 1550 Series: Computer Science Series 1550 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.