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