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Electronics Engineer
National Telecommunications and Information Administration · Posted 50 days ago
Hybrid Boulder, CO $83K – $182K Apply by Aug 3, 2026 Electronics Engineering ENTJENTPINTJINTP Engineering
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This vacancy is for an Electronics Engineer in the National Telecommunications and Information Administration within the Department of Commerce.
What You'll Do
- →As an Electronics Engineer, you will perform the following duties: At the ZP-3 level: Independently develop and carry out radiofrequency experiments, systems, and analyses to support spectrum management.
- →Apply established and emerging engineering techniques, methods, and tools to address complex radio spectrum management problems.
- →Review and support analysis of current spectrum management programs and policies; develop and implement wireless or electromagnetic measurement systems; characterize equipment spectrum emissions, and assess conformance with spectrum regulations; develop and recommend mitigation methods, technical approaches, or procedures to resolve interference issues or facilitate more efficient spectrum use.
- →Measure and evaluate the current use and allocation of the radio spectrum to inform the development of new band plans.
- →Present technical findings to internal teams and participate in meetings with managers, officials, and external stakeholders.
- →Analyze and monitor research progress, and clearly communicate findings and recommendations to managers, external partners, and senior-level policymakers in a tactful and persuasive manner.
- →Contribute to engineering reports and technical documentation that inform spectrum management or evaluate the conformance, performance, and interoperability of wireless systems.
- →Develop project status and budget tracking reports.
- →Conduct tests and measurements and/or develop, refine, and validate theoretical and empirical radio spectrum or wireless system models under general technical direction; document assumptions, limitations, and findings.
- →At the ZP-4 level: Provide technical leadership and serve as a principal investigator or senior technical authority in the development of new radiofrequency experiments, systems, and analytical approaches to support spectrum management.
- →Evaluate and analyze current spectrum management programs and policies; develop and implement wireless or electromagnetic measurement systems; characterize equipment spectrum emissions, and assess conformance with spectrum regulations; develop and recommend mitigation methods, technical approaches, or procedures to resolve interference issues or facilitate more efficient spectrum use.
- →Measure and evaluate the current use and allocation of the radio spectrum to inform the development of new band plans.
- →Provide subject matter expertise in internal and external technical forums; brief senior leadership, high-level officials, and external stakeholder groups.
- →Analyze and track the progress of research and effectively report to managers, external stakeholders, and senior-level policymakers; report findings and recommendations tactfully and persuasively.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- ✓This position requires a SECRET CLEARANCE: Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the selectee can be placed in the position.
- ✓You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- ✓This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of possession of drugs.
- ✓A probationary period may be required.
- ✓Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/).
- ✓If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
- ✓All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
- ✓Bargaining Unit Position: NO Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): NO Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: WILL NOT be paid License required: NO Drug Test Required: YES, This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter.
- ✓Pre-employment physical required: All applicants tentatively selected for this position must successfully pass all required physical/medical examinations prior to appointment.
- ✓Selectee must be able to successfully pass, as applicable, annual and periodic physical/medical examinations, and psychological screenings to maintain a level of physical fitness in accordance with the standards and policies of this agency.
- ✓Recruitment Incentive may be offered (New Federal employees only) up to $10,000.
- ✓Relocation Incentive may be offered (Current Federal employees only) up to $10,000.
- ✓There is a positive education requirement for this position.
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.
- ★Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
- ★Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 02738bfc-844d-4935-b01f-af1a72b3a368
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