Electronics Engineer Security Clearance

Position: ELECTRONICS ENGINEER with Security Clearance
POSITION OVERVIEW This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. Current FBI employees are ineligible to apply if serving under the same conditions as that for which is advertised, including:
* Appointing organization (FBI)
* Type of position (full-time, part-time, etc.)
* Same or higher grade
* Duty location (city or state)
* Type of appointment (permanent, temporary, etc.) Job Opening: 63103 Opening Date:
February 18, 2026 Closing Date:
March 5, 2026 at 11:59 pm (ET) Job Title Electronics Engineer- FE (official FBI title) Full Performance Level GS--13 Division Laboratory Division (LD) Unit Technical Exploitation Unit (TExU) Location Huntsville, AL Working Hours 8:00am-4:30pm (Flexible) Job Type Full Time/Permanent Who May Apply All U.S. Citizens Number of Positions Available 1 Questions Email:
Mary Arbelo at Salary $--$ To attract and retain highly qualified candidates, selectees may be eligible for a recruitment incentive of up to 20% or, for eligible current federal employees, a relocation incentive of up to 15%. Eligibility for a relocation incentive requires proof of a change in residence and an assignment at a worksite in a different geographic area greater than or equal to 50 miles from the prior worksite.

Employees must sign a written service agreement completing a specified period of employment with the FBI at the new duty station. Recruitment and relocation incentives cannot be combined. Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. JOB SUMMARY The FBI Laboratory Division (LD) The 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 currently seeking experienced Electronic Engineer-Forensic Examiners (EE-FEs) who possess expertise in novel and emerging electronic devices. This fast-paced job requires close attention to detail and adaptability while innovating solutions to technical limitations experienced during evidence examinations. #LI-FBI KEY REQUIREMENTS
* Must be a U.S. citizen
* Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
* Some travel may be required
* Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
* Candidates must have a minimum of three years' experience with electronics, embedded systems, and/or RF analysis.
* 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 will not be eligible for promotion until they successfully complete their Forensic Examiner training. 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work performed in the office is mostly sedentary. Work in laboratories and classrooms may involve long periods of standing.

Work at field sites may involve strenuous walking, stooping, bending, carrying of heavy instruments and samples, and extended periods of work in mobile laboratories. The work may involve frequent travel. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in offices, laboratories, and classrooms. Another portion of the work is performed at the sites of investigations where there is potential for exposure to hazardous materials requiring protective measures including the wearing of laboratory protective garments.

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…