Defense Information Systems Agency logo

General Engineer

Fort Meade, Maryland
Salary
$101K–$132K/yr
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
8/15/2025

Job Description

Summary

Seeking a General Engineer (GS-12) to develop and apply engineering solutions; requires an engineering degree/certification and specialized experience.

We are seeking a General Engineer (0801) to develop concepts, participate in design analysis, and independently apply engineering procedures and techniques. This role requires strong problem-solving and technical competence.

  • *Key Responsibilities:**
  • Develop and analyze engineering system concepts.
  • Participate in the design analysis of engineering systems.
  • Independently evaluate, select, and apply engineering procedures and techniques.
  • *Qualifications:**
  • *Education & Certification (One of the following is required):**
  • **Engineering Degree:** A professional engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program.
  • **Specific Coursework:** A degree including differential/integral calculus and advanced courses (more than first-year physics/chemistry) in at least five of seven specified engineering science/physics areas (e.g., statistics, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, electrical fields, material properties).
  • **Combined Education & Experience:** College-level education and technical experience demonstrating thorough knowledge of engineering's underlying physical/mathematical sciences, plus practical/theoretical understanding of engineering sciences and techniques. This must be validated by one of the following:
* Current professional registration (Engineer Intern, Engineer in Training, or Professional Engineer) in any U.S. state/territory. * Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or other written tests required for professional registration. * At least 60 semester hours of college-level courses in physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences, meeting engineering program requirements. * A Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field (e.g., engineering technology, physics, computer science) combined with at least one year of professional engineering experience acquired under supervision.

  • *Specialized Experience (GS-12 Level):**
  • Minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. This experience must include developing concepts, participating in design analysis, and independently evaluating, selecting, and applying engineering procedures and techniques to assignments.
  • *For current Federal employees:* Must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11 level or higher.
  • *Required Competencies:**
  • General Engineering
  • Problem Solving
  • Technical Competence


Apply Now

Similar Jobs

Physician Medical Asset Support Team (O-6 Billet) Non-Supervisory

Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Not listed
Remote
Washington, District of Columbia
View Details →

Physician (Internal Medicine)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
$123K–$300K/yr
Bethesda, Maryland
View Details →

Health Application Services Program Officer (App) (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory

Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Not listed
District of Columbia, District of Columbia
View Details →

Company Details

Company Size:10,000+ Employees
Founded:1960
Headquarters:Fort George G Meade, MD
Glassdoor Rating:
3.5

About

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is a combat support agency of the United States Department of Defense. DISA provides the Department of Defense (DoD), the military services, other federal agencies, and allied nations with secure communications systems and computer network capabilities.

View Company Profile

Actions

Apply Now

Quick Links