Job title: Electronics Engineer, AST, Telecommunications (Direct Hire)
Company: Federal government of the United States
Job description: SummaryThis position serves as an Electronics Engineer, AST, Telecommunications in the Space Communications and Spectrum Management Office at the Glenn Research Center. Under direction from the Spectrum Management Office at NASA Headquarters, the selectee will serve as a Senior Spectrum Manager leading aspects of NASA’s domestic and international spectrum management activities.Overview
- Accepting applications
Open & closing dates09/27/2024 to 10/03/2024Salary$122,198 – $191,900 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 14 – 15Location2 vacancies in the following location:Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)Remote jobYes – The actual salary will be based on the geographic location of the individual(s) selected for this position. If selected, you will be required to sign remote work agreement and certify that you meet NASA eligibility for remote work.Telework eligibleNot applicable, this is a remote position.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential15Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureYesBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberGRC-24-DE-12506700-RDControl number811205700This job is open toVideosDuties
- Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
- Lead spectrum protection activities within the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) efforts, including domestic coordination involving other government agencies and international coordination involving global civil space agencies.
- Protect or facilitate collaborative usage the RF spectrum while working with foreign and domestic partners, such as European Space Agency, Department of Defense and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to support the Agency’s efforts.
- Evaluate and interpret the Agency’s response to potential changes to international or domestic regulations.
- Lead or conduct, as assigned by the International Spectrum Program Manager, various ITU studies pertaining to World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) Agenda Items of interest to NASA.
- Lead or conduct various domestic spectrum activities such as participation in the subcommittee meetings of the Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC).
- Develop and perform required technical analysis for the protection of NASA’s systems in coordination with relevant NASA Centers.
- Develop and utilize software tools, in cooperation with NASA’s Spectrum Analysis Center, to analyze and evaluate the potential for harmful interference to or from NASA systems.
- Present, develop and defend reports, presentations, and documentation from studies, research projects, or evaluations performed.
- Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.
RequirementsConditions of Employment
- This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
- You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, Bargaining Unit and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
- Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duties/location-NASA Center requirements.
- This position may require a one-year probationary period.
QualificationsIn addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA’s unique aerospace work. The specific qualifications and minimum education requirements are further described below and within the education section of the job announcement.To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level:
- Coordinating domestic and/or international spectrum activities and collaborating with stakeholders to support agency efforts;
- Participating in the development of spectrum policy and providing technical recommendations;
- Partnering with technical teams in areas such as RF communication, satellite communications or terrestrial communications, etc.
To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level:
- Leading and influencing meetings/activities to guide spectrum activities;
- Developing spectrum policy and technical recommendations;
- Leading technical teams in areas such as RF communication, satellite communications, terrestrial communications etc.
Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit to review NASA’s guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.EducationBasic Education Requirement: You must have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree with a major in one of the following:
a) Engineering from a college or university that has ABET accredited engineering programs
b) Physical Science, Mathematics, Life Science or other field of Science
c) Computer Science that included 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of course work in any combination of mathematics, statistics and computer science with at least half of those hours in mathematics and statistics courses that included differential and integral calculus; and that provided an in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical applications of computer science, including digital computer system architecture and system software organization, the representation and transformation of information structures, and the theoretical models for such representations and transformations.If you did not complete a qualifying bachelor’s degree, you may be eligible if you have obtained a graduate degree in an AST qualifying field, as listed above.Degrees in engineering technology are not considered qualifying for this position.Engineering degrees earned within the United States: Engineering degrees earned within the United States must be from a college or university that has at least one ABET accredited engineering program. To find out if a school has at least one ABET accredited program, please visit .Engineering degrees earned outside the United States: Engineering degrees earned outside the United States must be recognized by a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA), often known as accords. These are non-governmental agreements among organizations that accredit academic degree programs. MRAs recognize the substantial equivalence of mature accreditation systems and programs accredited by signatory organizations within their jurisdictions. For a listing of Signatories, please visit, .Science and other related degrees earned within the United States: Science and other related degrees must have been awarded from colleges or universities that are accredited by recognized accrediting organizations. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to .Science and other related degrees earned outside the United States: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be 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: .All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.Additional informationAdditional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.
If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:– Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
– Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position
– Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in ‘Required Documents’For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here – https://Depending on position assignment, position may or may not be in a bargaining unit. To learn more about bargaining units at NASA please click here .
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Expected salary: $122198 – 191900 per year
Location: USA
Job date: Sat, 28 Sep 2024 02:23:50 GMT
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