Electronics Engineer (Industrial Controls)

The Electronics Engineer (Industrial Controls) role at the Defense Logistics Agency is an on site engineering position in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, focused on supporting industrial control systems through targeted project involvement, technical review, and cross-agency collaboration. The role carries a salary range of USD 57,736 - 133,142 per year and requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Engineering (ABET-accredited or equivalent) with at least one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support and assistance to journeyman engineers on specific portions of broader projects.
• Conduct research, offer recommendations, and develop an assigned segment of a project.
• Communicate with personnel by phone to obtain information, discuss issues, gain concurrence, and may initiate correspondence requesting additional information or documentation about equipment usage.
• Review part data such as drawings and schematics to identify usage trends for newly selected components and propose standardization initiatives based on findings.
• Remain aware of technological developments and become familiar with programs, projects, and functions of the organization, as well as relevant engineering manuals and procedures.
• Attend joint military-industry and inter-agency specification and standardization meetings as an observer to understand procedures and information exchange.
• Assist technical spokespersons at meetings as needed and may present orally on assigned project portions.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.
• Tour of duty: Set Schedule.
• Security designation: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access.
• Appointment contingent on a favorable suitability or fitness determination; reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorable results may lead to removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act: GS-12 Exempt or GS-07/09/11 Non-Exempt.
• Selective Service: Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt.
• Recruitment incentives: Not Authorized.
• Bargaining Unit Status: No.
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required.
• REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents required for facility access; see TSA Real ID guidance.

Benefits

A comprehensive federal benefits package is available to employees and their families. Eligibility depends on the nature of the position and employment type (full-time, part-time, or intermittent). For specifics on the benefits offered, please contact the hiring agency.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Evaluation will be based on how well your qualifications align with the requirements listed. This vacancy uses Direct Hire Authority; all applicants who meet basic qualifications will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The traditional Rule of Three, Veteran's Preference, and standard rating and ranking processes do not apply to this vacancy.

Required Documents

• Complete Application Package. Each package must include a resume and supporting documentation.
• Resume: must not exceed two pages. If it does, you may be removed from consideration. The resume should include work schedule, hours per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the last will be considered.
• Supporting documents to establish eligibility for the applicable requirements. See the agency’s guidance on Supporting Documents.
• Education documentation if you are using education to meet qualification requirements. Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; provide attendance and degrees from accredited schools only.

Additional Information

• Permitted PCS moves are authorized only for the GS-11 and GS-12 grade levels.
• Section 508 compliant ICT: DLA provides accessible ICT; all public-facing ICT related to vacancy announcements and career opportunities must meet current ICT Standards and Guidelines.
• General applicant information and definitions are available in the agency’s guidance: GenAppInfoDef.pdf.
• Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for such appointments per DoD guidelines.
• Drug Free Workplace Policy is in effect; the agency conducts drug testing for specified substances; cannabidiol products may cause positive tests for marijuana.
• Additional guidance on federal resume writing is available through USAJOBS Help Center; resume builders can assist in constructing a compliant resume.
• Candidates should be committed to improving government efficiency and upholding constitutional values.