RTC- Entry-Level Employee/Recent Graduates

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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Engineer

Job Summary

  • PLACE OF WORK: This position is located within the U.S. Army Redstone Test Center, (RTC) within (Various Directorates), Redstone, Arensal.

     
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  • **This announcement will be used to fill many vacancies. Resumes/Transcripts will be pulled weekly. This vacancy announcement will remain open until all vacancies are filled but no later than 6 October 2024. 

Job Responsibilities

  • Performs research, design and development in assigned program while keeping abreast of current research and development efforts of other agencies and private industry within the area of specialization to be aware of developments and concepts which might be applied to current projects, or which may have application to anticipated or planned future projects. 
  • Determines where new techniques may be utilized in the development of the automated test equipment. 
  • Reviews and analyzes significant developments to determine trends or areas that need redirection or emphasis. 
  • Changes design and development plans and future projects to take advantage of developments showing promise.
  • Performs advanced research, design and development work in assigned program to meet new or inadequately fulfilled technical objectives; translate requirements into engineering principles to describe and specify development and application programs.
  • Conceives and develops new products and/or theories pertaining to new applications of existing products. Performs design studies and experimentation in the program to determine the feasibility of advanced engineering approaches.
  • Determines scope and magnitude of the research and development product (hardware, software, techniques, test or test report) considering the problems presented and the relative importance in the time frame considered.

Job Qualification

In order to qualify, you must meet the basic qualifications/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.

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.

Competencies Desired: Data analysis, modeling and simulation, communication (oral/written), problem-solving, conflict resolution, hands-on lab/field experiences, logical/critical thinking, high-level projects, leadership skills. 

GS-05: No specialized experience. OPM Basic Qualifications have to be met. 

GS-07: In addition to basic qualifications, one year of specialized experience, which includes 1) Performing routine scientific or engineering tasks to assist higher level employees. 2) Knowledge of scientific or engineering principles and concepts to determine applicability to the work being performed; OR 
Education substitution: 1 year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement. (GPA of 3.0 or higher) 

GS-09: In addition to basic qualifications, one year of specialized experience, which includes 1) Applying techniques to plan, coordinate, analyze or report on completed tests and evaluation projects; and 2) Assisting with analyzing/evaluating scientific data in the solution of scientific or engineering problems; OR. Education substitution: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. 

GS-11: In addition to basic qualifications, one year of specialized experience, which includes 1) Interpreting/applying scientific or engineering guidelines to test and evaluation of military equipment. 2) Preparing report on testing procedures and findings to ensure requirements are met; and 3) Analyzing/evaluating scientific data to obtain solution to test problems; OR Education substitution: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
 
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
 

GRADE/                                                                                                              SPECIALIZE 
POSITIONS                                   EDUCATION                                               EXPERIENCE                             

 GS-7                        Bachelor’s degree with Superior Academic                 1 year equivalent to
                                 Achievement or 1 academic year of graduate              at least GS-5
                                 Education
   
 GS-9                       Master’s degree or 2 academic years of                      1 year equivalent to
                                progressively higher level graduate education              at least GS-7
                                (Master’s or equivalent graduate degree) and
          
GS-11                      3 years of progressively higher level graduate              1 year equivalent to
                                education leading to Ph.D. degree or Ph.D.                    at least GS-9
                                or equivalent Doctoral degree
GS-12                                                                                                             1 year equivalent to  
                                                                                                                        at least next lower  
                                                                                                                        grade level
 

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. 
  • This position may be subject to drug testing/medical surveillance program.
  • Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities.
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Direct Deposit of pay is required.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 20% of the time.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20% Travel

QUESTIONS or issues please send us a message with the vacancy announcement URL, position title, and location to:

usarmy.redstone.atec.mbx.rtc-recruiting@army.mil