Battery and Power Research and Engineer

DS&T Power Sources Engineers and Scientists span a wide range of technical areas and work collaboratively to provide world-class solutions and to meet CIA mission needs. Job duties range from managing Research and Development portfolios to designing exquisite power solutions.

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

• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA , including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

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

• Chemical engineering
• Chemistry
• Electrical engineering
• Materials science
• Mechanical engineering
• Nuclear engineering
• Physical sciences
• Physics

• 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