About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: This position is at Letterkenny Army Depot located in Chambersburg, PA within the Production Engineering Division of the Directorate of Operations, Planning and Support.
QualificationsWho May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement In order to qualify, you must meet the experience 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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: performing computer-controlled testing of electronic systems; diagnosing circuit problems by the use of schematic diagrams; isolating system faults through the application of theoretical analysis of circuitry construction; calibrating a variety of test equipment to ensure reliability; repairing and/or replacing components; and preparing computer test data for electronic transmission. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).
Major DutiesTest various electronic systems for parameters such as, interference, sensitivity, reliability, performance, operation, electromagnetics, etc.Assist engineers by documenting the performance of electronic systems undergoing tests.Serve as a technical assistant for electronic testing projects by applying the principles of electronics engineering and related fields including digital electronics, analog electronics, physics, and electromagnetics.