JOB DESCRIPTION

At the FBI, we don’t just recognize talent—we strengthen and elevate it. We are seeking exceptional individuals with experience in electronic systems, MATLAB, C , troubleshooting, and electrical engineering who are ready to apply their skills in high-stakes environments and contribute effectively to their teams.

As an electronics engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain advanced electronic systems using state-of-the-art tools and techniques. Your role will involve creating and implementing electronics solutions, optimizing system performance, and troubleshooting complex issues with precision and expertise that comes from deep knowledge of electronic engineering principles, proficiency in MATLAB and C programming, and experience in electrical systems.

The electronics engineer role offers a transformative career with flexible work environments and a focus on technical expertise, allowing you to apply your electronics engineering skills to tackle crucial challenges and enhance national security, all while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative setting. From system design and implementation to system optimization and maintenance, you will be adept at every phase, always striving to outpace emerging threats by pushing the boundaries of your skills.

The FBI is proud to be a multigenerational agency committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from every background, culture, and perspective belong, succeed, and realize their full potential. With the FBI’s comprehensive benefits package, you’ll find career advancement opportunities, a competitive salary that values your contribution, impactful work, and continuous training. Working at the Bureau will help you become more efficient, expand your skill set, and advance your career—all while making a significant impact on national security.

Set yourself apart. Apply today.

HOW TO APPLY

STEP 1: Click on the “Apply” button to be directed to the FBIJobs Careers website.

STEP 2: Click the “Start” button to begin. You will be prompted to either sign in to continue or register with FBIJobs if you don’t already have an account.

STEP 3: Follow the step-by-step process to submit your interest. You will be guided through each step. You must complete all sections of the form AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED to successfully submit your interest.

1. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates.
2. Other supporting documents:

• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement.
• Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later.

Please see instructions on the site for attaching documents.

SALARY LEVEL

Pay level for this position:

• GS 11–13: $75,448.00–$139,798.00

Salary shown is the base salary for the grade levels. Salary is also commensurate with professional experience.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Serve as an electronics engineer forensic examiner and stay abreast of the latest research to determine best methods to examine evidence.
• Provide forensic analysis of electronic evidence in cases involving multiple submissions where inter-comparison of evidence is necessary and providing reports and testimony.
• Initiate and perform a full range of technical procedures in a variety of settings, including examinations.
• Prepare and furnish authoritative oral and written reports to FBI field investigators, U.S. Attorneys, state and local police and prosecutors as well as others within the law enforcement community.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

GS 11: Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience (SE) equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Experience designing, analyzing, testing, fabricating and/or verifying electronic circuits/systems.
• Experience communicating verbally and in writing as a professional to technical and nontechnical personnel.
• Experience responding to requests for consultation and advice.

GS 12: Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE (in addition to above) is defined as follows:

• Experience with reverse engineering of electronic devices.
• Experience communicating verbally and in writing at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Experience explaining circuit and/or system operation to nontechnical personnel.

GS 13: Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. SE (in addition to above) is defined as follows:

• Experience developing advanced test and evaluation protocols.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.
• Must be willing to travel as required.
• Must meet the FBI’s Employment Eligibility requirements.
• As a condition of employment, DNA samples are required from all FBI personnel who interact with evidence or federal DNA database samples in Laboratory Division (LD) space or whose work requires them to enter LD examination areas where evidence or DNA database samples are processed or examined as part of the quality control process to detect sample/evidence contamination, in accordance with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), 75 Federal Register (FR) 68932; 29 C.F.R. 1635.8(b)(6).
• Must successfully complete up to a two-year training program necessary for qualification as an FBI forensic examiner (FE). Must sign a Forensic Examiner Training Continued Service Agreement (FETCSA) to remain an FE for two years after the completion of training, with the understanding that failure to complete training may lead to termination or change to a similar position at a lower grade. Failure to fulfill the FETCSA will require reimbursement for the prorated expense of their training, unless a waiver is granted. Applicant is required to serve a two-year probationary period as a FE, beginning when he/she enters on duty as a FE trainee.
• Candidates who are hired for this position must pass the two-year forensic examiner (FE) training requirement before they are promoted beyond the GS 11 level.
• ALL applicants must verify completion of the basic education requirement by submitting a copy of college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S.-accredited college or university.

Education may be substituted for specialized experience (SE) as follows:

• GS 11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.
• GS 12 and above: Education may not be substituted for SE at this grade level.

All degrees must be verified by submitting college transcripts.

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other nonmerit factors.