Engineering and Physical Sciences Researcher - Experienced to Expert Level (Maryland)
National Security Agency/Central Security Service
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Engineering Specialist/Technician - Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland)
National Security Agency/Central Security Service
Department of Defense
Location
Fort Meade, Maryland
Salary
$57,736 - $158,322
per year
Type
Full Time
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January 28, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job at the National Security Agency involves building, testing, and maintaining specialized equipment and tools to support intelligence operations, such as machining parts and fabricating prototypes using advanced machinery.
It suits hands-on technicians or engineers who enjoy working with electronics, computers, and precision tools in a collaborative, high-tech environment.
Entry-level roles are open to those with basic training, while experienced candidates can handle more complex projects.
Key Requirements
- Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or high school diploma/GED with applicable Vocational/Technical or Military training (e.g., Electronics, Computers, Drafting, Engineering, Manufacturing, Networking)
- Relevant experience in engineering technical support for development, fabrication, testing, or installation of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or software products/systems
- Experience assembling, modifying, debugging, or testing prototype products
- Background as an electrician, or in electronic/appliance repair, or working with computers, robotics, electronics, manufacturing, schematic diagrams, environmental testing, or quality assurance
- For Full Performance: High school/GED + 4 years experience, or Associate's + 2 years
- For Senior: High school/GED + 6 years, or Associate's + 4 years, or Bachelor's + 2 years
- Commercial certifications like MASE count as two years of experience
Full Job Description
As an Engineering and Physical Science professional, you will use your skills to create the systems and tools that will be used to enhance the operation of intelligence.
You will advise, administer and perform scientific projects, such as planning, designing, and constructing specialized equipment, and ensuring adherence to sound engineering and scientific standards and principles.
For more information, please visit: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1252893 The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Degree must be in an Engineering or an Engineering Technology related field.
If qualifying with a high school diploma/GED, must have applicable Vocational/Technical or Military training (for example, Electronics, Computers, Drafting, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Networking).
Relevant experience must include one or more of the following: providing engineering technical support for the development, fabrication, testing, or site installation of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or software products/systems; assisting in assembling, modifying, debugging, or testing prototype products; working as an electrician or with electronic or appliance repair.
Relevant experience may also include formal or informal experience working with computers, robotics, electronics, or manufacturing, electronic shop experience, or experience with schematic diagrams, environmental testing, and quality assurance testing.
Commercial industry certifications, such as the MASE (Master Automotive Service Excellence), would count for two years of experience.
ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL Entry is with a high school diploma or GED, plus applicable training, and no experience.
FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a high school diploma or GED, plus applicable training, plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
SENIOR Entry is with a high school diploma or GED, plus applicable training, plus 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
Major Duties:
Do you have vocational/technical training in Technical Trades, Electronics, Computers, Drafting, or Engineering?
Do you enjoy building, installing, modifying, repairing, fabricating prototyping parts/mechanisms, and/or testing electronic equipment?
The National Security Agency is seeking skilled Precision Machinists and Precision Sheet Metal Fabricators to set up and operate a wide range of machinery to produce one-of-a-kind products.
Qualified candidates will work with the latest Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machine tools using a variety of fabrication techniques to make complex parts and fixtures and/or the latest fabrication equipment and tooling to make complex parts.
Individuals will interface with customers, design engineers, and other skilled craftsman in an exciting and challenging environment.
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