Technical Research, Development and Engineering Officer

Central Intelligence Agency

Washington, District of Columbia$70,623 - $197,200Full-timePosted 1 day ago

Get more Mechanical Engineering openings

A short daily email when similar roles appear in Washington, District of Columbia. No account needed.

Summary

Technical Research, Development, and Engineering Officers use their specialized expertise to create and manage technical solutions to meet Agency mission needs.

Duties

Technical Research, Development, and Engineering (TRDE) Officers create technical solutions to CIA's unique challenges. They research, develop, and operate new technologies, leveraging skills and experience in project management, engineering, the physical and life sciences, hardware, software, computing, and data processing. They work with industry, national labs, universities, and partners throughout the U.S. Government to design, build, and operate technical solutions. By applying their knowledge and skills, they are able to meet a wide range of needs to support and fulfill CIA overall mission. This position calls for a strong grasp of new and developing technologies, excellent communication skills with a variety of audiences, and strong leadership in using technology to make intelligence gathering and operations more effective.

Qualifications and evaluation

For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/.

Education

A Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM discipline (e.g., engineering; computers, networks and data science; physics; chemistry; biology or other life science; math) GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (if less than X years relevant experience)

How to apply

This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.

Required documents

For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/.

The average job posting receives 250 applications.

Stand out by tailoring your resume to this specific role. Our AI resume builder highlights the skills and experience that matter most to this employer.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for Technical Research, Development and Engineering Officer at Central Intelligence Agency?+
Central Intelligence Agency is actively hiring for this Technical Research, Development and Engineering Officer role. Click "Apply Now" to submit your application directly on Central Intelligence Agency's careers page — Careeronaut doesn't charge employers or candidates for referrals.
When was this Technical Research, Development and Engineering Officer role posted?+
This listing was first posted on 2026-09-03. We pull the latest copy from the source feed daily, and any role that's taken down gets removed from Careeronaut within seven days so you don't waste time on stale listings.
How should I apply to this Technical Research, Development and Engineering Officer role?+
Start by tailoring your resume to the posting — most applicants send generic CVs and the first filter recruiters use is keyword relevance. Careeronaut's AI does this automatically: paste the job description, get a matched resume in under a minute, and download as PDF or DOCX.
Where can I find more Mechanical Engineering jobs in Washington, District of Columbia?+
Browse all open mechanical engineering roles in Washington, District of Columbia on the listing pages linked below. You can filter by salary, remote-friendly, and posting date.