Electrical Engineering
18 open positions in this category
The 0850 series, Electrical Engineering, covers engineers who design, analyze, test and maintain electrical systems and equipment, from power distribution and control systems to the electrical and electronic systems on ships and aircraft. The Navy is the largest employer, through Naval Sea Systems Command and Naval Air Systems Command, with the Army Corps of Engineers, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Air Force and the Department of Energy also hiring.
Recent listings have included electrical engineers at several grades, a supervisory electrical engineer, an interdisciplinary engineer and scientist position, and electrical engineers announced under direct hire authority, including a public notice.
Applying tip: like the rest of the 0800 group, the series has a positive education requirement, so you need a professional engineering degree accredited by ABET or one of the alternatives OPM lists, such as a professional engineering license or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. Direct hire announcements refer every qualified candidate without category rating, so apply early. Our engineering guide covers the series in more detail.
Our inventory holds 18 open listings in Electrical Engineering: all telework eligible. 13 were posted in the last 30 days, the newest on Oct 2, 2026. Advertised pay runs $53,528 to $197,200 a year, typically about $127,934. GS grades range from 7 to 13. Employers with the most listings: Naval Sea Systems Command (4), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (3), Bureau of Reclamation (2). Figures as of Oct 6, 2026, refreshed daily.