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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Special Agent: STEM-Engineering Background

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Special Agent: STEM-Engineering Background

Position – Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Use your STEM background to become an FBI special agent! The transition from engineering to special agent is more than a career move—it’s an opportunity to upskill and become an expert in your field. At the FBI, you won’t just use your software development experience; you’ll also build on it by working on cases that challenge you to think critically, adapt quickly, and collaborate with elite professionals tackling national security threats. Your ability to uncover crucial information, problem‑solve, and apply your technical knowledge will help protect our nation from cyberattacks, terrorism, fraud, and evolving threats.

Exempted from federal civilian hiring freeze.

Major Duties

Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws, cybersecurity, and public safety.

Exercise judgment, resourcefulness, and versatility in meeting investigative demands.

Create and maintain effective liaison relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement agencies.

Maintain a level of physical fitness to ensure the readiness required to perform law enforcement duties.

Key Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.

Must be willing to travel as required.

Must meet the FBI’s Employment Eligibility requirements.

Education

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or higher (preferably in engineering or a related field) from a U.S. accredited college or university.

Salary Level

$99,461.00–$128,329.00 (commensurate with base, locality, and availability pay)

Employment Details

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Science, Analyst, and Research

Industries: Biotechnology Research, Law Enforcement, and Civil Engineering

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other nonmerit factors.

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