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Electronics Engineer
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Location
Huntsville, Alabama
Salary
$110,847 - $144,102
per year
Type
Full-Time
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GS-13 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves examining and analyzing electronic devices, like drones, recovered from crime scenes for the FBI's lab unit, using cutting-edge methods to support law enforcement investigations.
You'll prepare detailed reports and may testify in court about your findings.
It's ideal for detail-oriented engineers with experience in electronics and forensics who thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level
- Expertise in developing advanced test and evaluation protocols
- Experience in electronic device analysis
- General knowledge of unmanned systems (e.g., drones)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for reports and testimony
- Ability to stay current with latest research in electronic forensics
- Attention to detail and adaptability in fast-paced settings
Full Job Description
The FBI Laboratory Division Technical Exploitation Unit (TEXU) is responsible for the examination of unique electronic devices such as unmanned aerial systems that are recovered throughout the United States and globally.
TEXU is seeking experienced Electronic Engineers who possess expertise in emerging electronic devices.
This fast-paced job requires close attention to detail and adaptability while innovating solutions to technical limitations experienced during evidence examinations.
GS-13: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Experience developing advanced test and evaluation protocols.
Experience in electronic device analysis and general knowledge of unmanned systems.
Experience communicating verbally and in writing to prepare reports, provide testimony, and provide expert technical guidance/recommendations to the law enforcement community. Major Duties:
Serves as an Electronic Engineer Forensic Examiner and stays abreast of the latest research to determine best methods to examine evidence.
Provides forensic analysis of electronic evidence in cases involving multiple submissions where inter-comparison of evidence is necessary and providing reports and testimony.
Initiates and performs full range of technical procedures in a variety of settings, including examinations.
Prepares and furnishes 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.
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