Battery and Power Research and Engineer

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  • Engineering, Software
  • Full time
  • 2 months ago
  • WA,DC |
  • OnSite

Job Description


Duties As a Power Sources Engineer/Scientist within the CIA’s Directorate of Science and Technology (DS&T), you will apply your expertise to solve complex technical challenges and deliver solutions in support of CIA’s mission to collect foreign intelligence.

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
  • 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
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