YPG - YTC - EW 57741

Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Engineer

Job Summary

The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command is posting this advertisement for the subject position above under the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) Direct-Hire Authority. The chosen candidate will serve as a General Engineer supporting Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma, AZ. A selection will be made soon after the closing date. Selection of this position is permanent and will be made at the NH-03 (GS-12) grade level.

 

This position is subject to the ATEC Non-Supervisory, Journeyman Professional/Evaluator/Tester/Analyst Control Point.  Therefore, the salary for this position will be set no higher than $103,676 (including locality).

Job Responsibilities

As a Test Engineer, you will:

• Plan, design, coordinate, execute, monitor, evaluate, and report test and evaluation of a variety of Aviation and Combat Electronic Warfare (EW) systems.

Systems tested are characterized by their complexity and involve evaluation of the performance of Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED), Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS), and Electronic Warfare Systems (EW). EW systems tested are complex in design and operational characteristics and require the application of novel or unique testing approaches due to the quick evolution of system development and testing requirements.

Job Qualification

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

 

Basic Educational Requirements: 

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In addition to the Basic Educational Requirement, you must also demonstrate Specialized Experience. You must possess one year of demonstrated experience that has equipped you to do the work of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:

To qualify at the NH-03 (GS-12) level: One year of specialized experience which includes: planning and conducting testing and analyzing system test data to provide feedback for test.  This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02/GS-11).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• • • Ability to plan, execute and report on test missions
    • Innovation
    • Written and oral communication skills
    • Teamwork

Conditions of Employment

• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You must obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Test & Evaluation Certification within 24 months of entrance on duty.  The certification completion timeframe may change from 24 months to 60 months upon approval of the DoDI 5000.66, change 3.   
• This position may require occasional TDY up to 10%.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• Two-year probationary period may be required.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel