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Systems Engineer - Full Performance
National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Sept 2024
💰 $168,015/yr($114,639/yr – $168,015/yr)
About the role
WE ARE THE NRO
For sixty years, the NRO has developed, acquired, launched and operated the satellites that are the foundation for America’s advantage and strength in space. Using a diversified architecture of spacecraft, NRO collects and delivers the best space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance content on the planet.
Learn more at NRO.gov.
Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NRO
We are seeking highly skilled and experienced technical professionals to lead engineering efforts within the Cyber Security and Software Engineering Division within XSPO. As a key member of our team, you will provide critical engineering support across a diverse range of programs, from small and innovative to large and complex, with varying levels of technical maturity. The candidate will provide engineering expertise and leadership in the development of data architecture, technical integration, and agile software engineering solutions. The successful candidate will lead high profile R&D development activities in cutting-edge domains such as autonomy, software engineering, space cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and novel sensing.
XSPO is the leader in AS&T on prototype and demonstration capabilities for critical technologies addressing NRO’s hard problems across the space and ground segments. We are seeking an officer who can bring an aggressive approach to directing technically challenging research and prototype programs, with an understanding of the tradeoffs and smart risk taking to accelerate transformative technology to bolster national security.
The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Full Performance Level (GG-12 to GG-13), General/Systems Engineer, and occupational series 0801. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click here.
Your resume may be considered for other positions which your skills and experience may be a good match.
This is a full-time position that is open from September 16th, 2024 to September 30th, 2024. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on September 30th, 2024
Who May Apply
For sixty years, the NRO has developed, acquired, launched and operated the satellites that are the foundation for America’s advantage and strength in space. Using a diversified architecture of spacecraft, NRO collects and delivers the best space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance content on the planet.
Learn more at NRO.gov.
Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NRO
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
- You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing
- You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations
We are seeking highly skilled and experienced technical professionals to lead engineering efforts within the Cyber Security and Software Engineering Division within XSPO. As a key member of our team, you will provide critical engineering support across a diverse range of programs, from small and innovative to large and complex, with varying levels of technical maturity. The candidate will provide engineering expertise and leadership in the development of data architecture, technical integration, and agile software engineering solutions. The successful candidate will lead high profile R&D development activities in cutting-edge domains such as autonomy, software engineering, space cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and novel sensing.
XSPO is the leader in AS&T on prototype and demonstration capabilities for critical technologies addressing NRO’s hard problems across the space and ground segments. We are seeking an officer who can bring an aggressive approach to directing technically challenging research and prototype programs, with an understanding of the tradeoffs and smart risk taking to accelerate transformative technology to bolster national security.
The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Full Performance Level (GG-12 to GG-13), General/Systems Engineer, and occupational series 0801. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click here.
Your resume may be considered for other positions which your skills and experience may be a good match.
This is a full-time position that is open from September 16th, 2024 to September 30th, 2024. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on September 30th, 2024
Who May Apply
- This position is open to the public.
- Federal government employees MUST currently be at the grade level or higher as indicated in this announcement. This is NOT a promotion opportunity for current Federal government employees. If selected for the position, Federal government employees will transition laterally at their current grade level and step.
- Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade IAW DoD 1400.25 Volume 2006.
- The NRO is only accepting external applicants for this job announcement. Current NRO Cadre employees should apply internally.
- This position may not qualify for the appointment of a Reemployed Federal Annuitant IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 300.
- Drive Strategic and technical development in domains such as cyber, autonomy, and novel sensing techniques
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