Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide requested Test and Evaluation (T&E) support of guided weapon systems and IRCM systems utilizing HITL simulation resources.

Duties

Plans und personally conducts studies and investigations and plans/directs, and manages efforts of contractors and other government agencies in the EO/IR/RF/MMW/laser/INS/GPS area with emphasis on the development of solid state electro-optics for aircraft survivability and weapon systems applications. As a senior engineer/physicist, the incumbent is considered to be and recognized as a national expert m the field of multi-spectral sensor and seeker technology. Responsible for the development of flight motion simulators and other dynamical system simulators as well as the mathematical algorithms and computer software to control the simulators. Develops methodologies and systems to test multispectral seeker systems including physically combined multispectral simulator systems as well as physically separate simulators linked together through computer simulations. Serves as a team leader guiding and coordinating the work of other government scientists, engineers, technicians, and defense contractors to assure a sound test product.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• he work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required for the position.
• his position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• Requires APDP certification, Level 2 in Test and Evaluation (T and E); Systems Planning, Research, Development, Engineering-Systems Engineering (SPRDE-SE); Systems Planning, Research, Development, Engineering-Program Systems Engineer (SPRDE-PSE).
• Work environment in facility test laboratories involve regular and recurring exposure to extremes of temperature, electrical and radiation hazards, high voltage, and high noise levels.
• The physicist works in proximity to radiating antennas and lasers and occasionally around moving aircraft on runways. As appropriate, the physicist uses sound suppressors, safety glasses, and cold/wet weather gear.
• Work is primarily sedentary; however, there are some moderate physical demands at laboratory test stations requiring walking and standing, and occasionally, assisting in mounting external equipment either manually or by machinery.
• This is an interdisciplinary announcement; incumbent may perform work tasks related to both series listed.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT GS-855-13: A. DEGREE: Have a Bachelor's Degree in professional engineering from a curriculum (1) in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineer curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (beyond first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics; (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Education/Experience: Have a combination of education and experience--college level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences, and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. Must submit all relevant transcripts. To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click here. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Have, or will have within 120 days of closing of this announcement, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 or above grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes mastery of advanced electronics engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment sufficient to apply experimental theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services; extensive knowledge of advanced concepts, principles, practices, methods, and techniques to provide expert judgment concerning programs/operations; resolve unique or novel problems, conditions, or issues; and significantly alter spectrum management standard practices, processes, and known techniques; expert knowledge in the principles of planning and spectrum program management to execute significant projects. Experience with systems that include physical effects simulators providing Electro-Optical (E/O), Infrared (IR), Radio Frequency (RF), Millimeter Wave (MMW), and Laser target generation systems as well as inertial and GPS guidance simulator systems. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENTS OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT GS-1310-13: Degree: physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics. OR Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In either A or B above, the courses must have included a fundamental course in general physics and, in addition, courses in any two of the following: electricity and magnetism, heat, light, mechanics, modern physics, and sound. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, applicants must also meet the additional requirements as reflected below: GS-13- Atleast one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-12) or equivalent. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, that consist of designs, implements and tests sophisticated forecast models and computer algorithms to be operationally used in conjunction with space weather applications and other missions; participates in highly technical program reviews; develops and uses computer models to analyze data from satellites and ground based instruments. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. A professional knowledge of the physical sciences demonstrated through the successful completion of a full four year curriculum in an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or Physics. An advanced degree is preferred. 2. Mastery of advanced concepts, principles, and practices of multi-spectral technologies of guidance systems and HITL simulation of guided weapon systems and IRCM systems is required. It is desirable that the incumbent have a minimum of 10 years recent progressive working experience in HITL simulation and testing of guided weapon systems and IRCM systems. Individual must have several years of demonstrated experience in research and development of multi-spectral sensor technology as applied to HITL test and evaluation. 3. Professional knowledge and skills sufficient to serve as a system expert over multiple programs and to organize and direct efforts of lower grade engineers, technicians, other military service test facilities, and contractor personnel involved in multi-spectral sensor HITL system design and development, to determine technical adequacy of a proposed system, and to identify shortfalls in new designs with technical direction regarding acceptable solutions. Ability to ensure development effort is in compliance with regulations and standards regarding specification of multi-spectral sensor systems. 4. An in-depth knowledge of optical system design and analysis including both coherent and Incoherent sources is required. An in-depth knowledge of designing and implementing multi-spectral scene projectors for HITL applications. 5. An ability to analyze results of simulation events and to make sound decisions regarding program direction and to effectively communicate results or recommendations in the form of briefings or written documents. 6. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies. ____________________________________________________________________________________ PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Eglin AFB 310 W Van Matre Ave Ste 102 Eglin AFB, FL 32542 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]