Instrumentation and Test Engineer Electronics Engineer - US National Institute of Standards and Technology

Summary

NIST is seeking an Electronics Engineer to advance spectrum science and strengthen the reliability of next-generation wireless communications through innovative RF measurement systems, test automation, and electromagnetic compatibility research. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

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This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

• Advance applied research in systems testing and spectrum science by taking ownership of the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of purpose-built RF spectrum sensors and interference susceptibility testbeds. Utilizing a systems-level approach.
• Enable novel methods for in-situ RF emission measurements in remote and access-controlled outdoor locations, while also contributing to experiments in state-of-the-art laboratories to evaluate RF systems and 5G telecommunications infrastructure.
• Support complex, high-impact field and laboratory studies which require interfacing, configuring, and troubleshooting commercial advanced communication systems, metrology-grade test equipment, and cabled or wireless components.
• Develop signal processing and automation software, participate in data generation and analysis for measurement campaigns, and contribute to technical reports, sponsor briefings, and peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications