Job Description

Summary

Power sources engineers and scientists provide technical expertise in a wide variety of power technologies for the advancement of CIA mission objectives.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
  • You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
  • You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
  • You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
  • You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
  • For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/requirements/

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Desired Qualifications
  • Demonstrated proficiency in:
    • Ability to rapidly learn new skills in pace with technological advances
    • Power systems, battery and power technology, and energy storage technologies
    • Ability to adapt to fast paced, dynamic requirement environments
    • Interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills
    • Verbal and written communication skills
    • Creative analytic and problem-solving abilities
    • Strong team and independent work ethic
    • Systems engineering experience
  • Advanced degree, professional certification, or comparable experience in one or more of the following disciplines is strongly desired:
    • Chemical engineering
    • Chemistry
    • Electrical engineering
    • Materials science
    • Mechanical engineering
    • Nuclear engineering
    • Physical sciences
    • Physics
  • Knowledge or experience in one or more of the following functional disciplines:
    • Systems engineering
    • Prototype design and fabrication

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in one of the following:
    • Chemical engineering
    • Chemistry
    • Electrical engineering
    • Materials science
    • Mechanical engineering
    • Nuclear engineering
    • Physical sciences
    • Physics
  • At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale

  • A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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Date Posted

09/30/2024

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