SUMMARY

You will use your skills to create the systems and tools that will be used to enhance the operation of intelligence. You will advise, administer and perform scientific projects, such as planning, designing, and constructing specialized equipment, and ensuring adherence to sound engineering and scientific standards and principles. The NSA offers multiple areas of focus for facilities engineers, including computer, architectural, electrical, mechanical, and structural.

INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Degree must be in an Engineering or an Engineering Technology related field. If qualifying with a high school diploma/GED, must have applicable Vocational/Technical or Military training (for example, Electronics, Computers, Drafting, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Networking).
Relevant experience must include one or more of the following: providing engineering technical support for the development, fabrication, testing, or site installation of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or software products/systems; assisting in assembling, modifying, debugging, or testing prototype products; working as an electrician or with electronic or appliance repair. Relevant experience may also include formal or informal experience working with computers, robotics, electronics, or manufacturing, electronic shop experience, or experience with schematic diagrams, environmental testing, and quality assurance testing. Commercial industry certifications, such as the MASE (Master Automotive Service Excellence), would count for two years of experience.

EDUCATION

Degree must be in an Engineering or an Engineering Technology related field. If qualifying with a high school diploma/GED, must have applicable Vocational/Technical or Military training (for example, Electronics, Computers, Drafting, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Networking).

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Do you have vocational/technical training in Technical Trades, Electronics, Computers, Drafting, Engineering, or Networking? Do you enjoy building, installing, modifying, repairing, fabricating prototyping parts/mechanisms, and/or testing electronic equipment?

The National Security Agency (NSA) is seeking highly motivated Engineering Specialists/Technicians - Technical Trades to help build, install, modify, repair, fabricate prototype parts/mechanisms, and/or test electronic equipment. The responsibilities of an Engineering Specialist/Technician may include:

• Installing, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and/or repairing of equipment and systems in accordance with applicable standards and processes
• Performing rack, stack, and cabling of equipment in IT machine rooms
• Maintaining Configuration Items (CI) in a centralized data base
• Capturing and tracking IT machine room Power, Space, and Cooling
• Serving as an Access Manager for IT machine rooms
• Operating industrial/production equipment, machinery (Lathes, CNC, EDM, Mills, Waterjet, Welder, Industrial Printers, Routers, 3D Printers, Electro Plating, Vacuum Casting/Forming, Injection Molding, Industrial Painting/Finishing, and Textile) and tools such as machine tools, presses, air compressors, and packaging equipment
• Operating mechanized material-handling equipment (for example, forklifts, hand trucks)
• Informing customers, management, or relevant others of work progress, project status, and problems
• Ordering, procuring, receiving, inspecting, and/or verifying ordered supplies, materials, or equipment
• Driving vehicles, such as cars, vans, or trucks to transport cargo or passengers
• 3D scanning, metrology, and hardware reverse engineering