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Interdisciplinary Engineer (Fire Research Engineer)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives · Posted 2 days ago
Hybrid Beltsville, MD $144K – $187K Apply by Jun 12, 2026 Fire Protection Engineering INTJINTP Engineering
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This position is located in the Fire Research Laboratory within Laboratory Services, Office of Science and Technology. The incumbent serves as the Bureau's expert technical authority in fire science and the testing/forensic evaluation of evidence from criminal investigations.
What You'll Do
- →The Fire Research Laboratory is separated into two sections, Engineering and Laboratory that work together to provide scientific support to ATF Certified Fire Investigators (CFI's) in the field.
- →Incumbents in the Engineering Section work directly with CFI's by conducting engineering analyses in support of origin and cause of fires and explosions.
- →Engineers in the Laboratory Section primarily conduct testing in support of criminal investigations and maintain and develop new instrumentation.
- →The major duties of the Interdisciplinary Engineer (Fire Research Engineer) position include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs forensic fire research engineering examinations/testing/analyses with minimal technical guidance.
- →Uses appropriate laboratory techniques to determine fire/explosion related aspects of fuels, ignition, heat transfer, fire science, and fire dynamics.
- →Draws conclusions based on fully documented examination of the evidence/scenes and interpretation of scientific results, and prepares laboratory reports.
- →Works with senior engineers to evaluate new technology/equipment and scientific techniques for adoption by Laboratory Services.
- →Provides expert witness testimony in state and federal courts on the basis of scientific conclusions.
Requirements
- ✓The requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Key Requirements: Must be U.S.
- ✓Citizen or National Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959.
- ✓Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
- ✓May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- ✓Must be a current permanent Department of Justice employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL eligible candidate.
- ✓Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test.
- ✓Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
- ✓Must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing of this announcement.
- ✓Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
- ✓MOBILITY PLAN: New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement.
- ✓The purpose of ATF's mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness.
- ✓To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau.
- ✓Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process.
Personality Fit
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