Engineering SpecialistTechnician - Entry to Experienced Level Maryland

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

When submitting your application, please ensure that you fully populate all sections of the resume tool with all relevant skills, experience, and education, as the resume entered into the tool will be the primary resume used to evaluate your application. Please do NOT populate the resume tool with 'see resume.'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 requiredThe qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

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.

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.

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.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).

DCIPS Trial Period: If selected for this position, you will be required to serve a two-year DCIPS trial period, unless you are a veterans' preference-eligible employee, in which case you are required to serve a one-year trial period. This trial period runs concurrently with your commitment to the position, if applicable. Before finalizing your appointment at the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest. This decision will be based on factors such as your performance and conduct; the Agency's needs and interests; whether your continued employment would advance the Agency's organizational goals; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

If you do not receive certification for continued employment, you should receive written notice prior to the end of your trial period that your employment will be terminated and the effective date of such termination.