General Engineer / Technical Analyst - Full Performance

We Are The NRO For over sixty years, the NRO has developed, acquired, launched and operated the satellites that are the foundation for America’s advantage and strength in space.

Using a diversified architecture of spacecraft, NRO collects and delivers the best space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance content on the planet.

Learn more at nro.gov .

Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NRO U.S.

Citizenship is required You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS / SCI security clearance You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations Where You Will Work Do you enjoy designing, creating, and exploring possibilities?

Are you a STEM major looking for an exciting challenge?  Does designing complex and innovative overhead reconnaissance systems interest you?  Does a career with an “out of this world” mission sound intriguing?  If so, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is looking for you!

The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for full performance level (GG 11-13) General Engineers and Technical Analyst, occupational series 801 / 1501 / 1301.

For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click here .  The current hiring focus is for individuals with the following degrees and experience :

• Aerospace or Astronautical Engineering Applied Mathematics Applied Physics Data or Computer Science (including AI / ML) Electrical Engineering Industrial or Systems Engineering (including operations research) Mechanical Engineering Software Engineering (including AGILE development) The work involves planning, evaluating, and executing programs, which impact national security; and / or extending the existing parameters of technical and scientific knowledge and its application and practice.
• Oversight responsibilities of the position may require NRO Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) qualification within NRO policy-defined timelines.
• This is a full-time position.
• Your resume may be considered for other positions which your skills and experience may be a good match.

Who May Apply This position is open to the public.

Current NRO Cadre employees should apply internally.

Experience must be reflected in your resume.  Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds the two-page limit per OPM Memorandum, “Merit Hiring Plan,” dated May 29, 2025, https :

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Citizens and current Federal Government employees for this position.   To qualify for the position,   Federal government employees MUST currently be at the GG 11-13 grade level and may ONLY apply for a lateral reassignment at their current grade level and step.  Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade per IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 2006.

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