Information regarding opportunities, how to submit your resume and your contact information is located on the Air Force Civilian Careers LinkedIn site. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Lead Test Engineer on major systems/subsystems development within the Medium Altitude UAS Division portfolio.

Duties

Applies knowledge of the principles, methods, & techniques of T&E. Provides oversight and engineering support for developing test strategy documents, test plans and test reports, test discrepancy documentation and resolution. Provides technical evaluations for test readiness reviews, technical & safety review boards. Contributes to AFLCMC/WII's Digital Transformation efforts, initiating/maturing/pursuing model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and other Digital Engineering methods as applied to Test and Evaluation. Participates in planning conferences, prepares management reports, and conducts technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
• Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• 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.
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered under the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• The incumbent of this position may be required to work overtime or an irregular work shift.
• The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, the Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of this position.
• The employee is expected to meeting Continuing Acquisition Education requirements.
• This is a positive education series. Transcripts are required.

Qualifications

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions. Click on the following link to view qualification requirements for this position: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the NH-0801-03, General Engineer Series can be found here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/ In this positionyou willserve as the Lead Test Engineer on major systems/subsystems development within the Medium Altitude UAS Division portfolio. You will be responsible for systems engineering activities for the design, development, production, test, and support of assigned systems. You will represent the organization by engaging with functional counterparts, HQ AFMC, DoD, other federal agencies, industry and Foreign Military Sales partners and academia. You will oversee the production, testing and on-time delivery of MQ-9 systems to the warfighter, all while ensuring airworthiness and Operational Safety, Suitability and Effectiveness (OSS&E) requirements are met. As the lead test engineer, this position will perform the Test & Evaluation (T&E) activities executed by AFLCMC Detachment 3 to meet performance requirements, as well as providing engineering support for planning, conduct, and reporting of test and evaluation projects. 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: Knowledge of a wide range of professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced multidisciplinary engineering theories and concepts to test and evaluation activities and advisory services. Knowledge of advanced system/item development testing and evaluation sufficient to apply experimental theories and/or new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of test activities. Knowledge of the principles of system engineering and program management to ensure system requirements, interfaces, capabilities, and program factors are considered in planning, monitoring, and reviewing tests and test results. Knowledge of security guidelines, safety issues, and relevant government and industry standards, regulations, practices, and procedures. Skill in negotiating and/or defending test results, test program concepts, and in communicating clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing. Ability to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints; to gather, assemble, analyze facts, form conclusions, devise and recommend solutions to problems; and work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with 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.

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 EHA DHA 550 C Street West JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: AFLCMC Engineering Recruiting
• Email: [email protected]