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Duties

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as an engineer technical expert in the design, development, integration, production, and procurement of Air Force weapon systems, components, sub-systems and/or support equipment in the area of Communication, Navigation and Identification (CNI) Systems.. Serves as the senior engineer and technical expert in the development and application of the functional area specified above in Mission/Purpose. Performs work associated with engineering for large, highly complex, and critical weapon systems, subsystems, and equipment to include reviewing, interpreting and/or developing engineering policies and determining solutions to the most complex, controversial, and significant issues. Represents the Organization to a variety of organizations throughout the DoD and other agencies. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with all levels of managers and executives of DoD, HQ USAF, HQ AFMC, MAJCOMS, and AFLCMC, as well as with other agencies, high-level representatives of industry, Congressional subcommittee personnel, etc. Evaluates contractors' technical proposals and provides comments and recommendations as technical expert in assigned area. The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win...in air, space and cyberspace. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. The F-35 Lightning II Program is the largest complex DoD acquisition program delivering cutting-edge technology to the battlespace of the future & providing an asymmetrical advantage to warfighters across the globe. With advanced data, logistics, avionics & propulsion systems, this multi-role fighter jet is the world's stealthiest, lethal, supportable & survivable aircraft to dominate the battle domain.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework may be authorized.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
• Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
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• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• 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 may be designated as an acquisition position covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of this position.
• Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements.
• Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an institution with an ABET accredited engineering program.
• In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, employee may be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.

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 Professional and Scientific Positions. In this position,you willbe responsible for technical support for sustainment activities of the current F-35 Integrated Communications/Navigation/Identification (ICNI) system, as well as the development, system integration, and fielding of future F-35 Beyond Line-of-Sight (BLOS) Comms/Datalink systems and associated controls and display. Serves as the Comms/Datalink SME supporting related capabilities for the F-35 Mission Systems IPT. Requires general knowledge of CNI capabilities to assist in other areas as required. Requires experience in Data Links, Interoperability, Network Centric Warfare and Airborne Networks. 1. 1. The subject position requires a degree in engineering, or its equivalent, as specified in the Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions, and extensive experience in systems engineering techniques and methods. 2. Extensive and broad knowledge and experience of engineering with emphasis in electrical/computer engineering fields including systems definition, requirements definition, analysis, design, integration and verification for the development, acquisition, and sustainment of aeronautical weapon systems, subsystems, and equipment. 3. Recognized expert knowledge and mastery of professional and programmatic engineering theories, principles, practices and techniques relating to integrated and technical risk assessments required to analyze very complex interdisciplinary problems to help customers identify, quantify and generate/facilitate development of risk mitigation strategies. 4. Broad Professional knowledge and experience with schedule and cost risk analyses to quantify risk impacts as identified in workshops or as part of Integrated Risk Assessments. 5. Professional knowledge of aeronautical, electrical, electronical, environmental, safety, chemical, mechanical and industrial engineering, software hardware components and system testing, and flight and lab testing to assess interrelated requirements and impacts. 6. Knowledge of environmental, safety, and occupational health and security regulations, practices and procedures, including Operational Risk Management. 7. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to represent AFLCMC and the Air Force and to develop, present, and justify technical issues, points, policies, processes, and plans as necessary in serving on committees, working groups etc. 8. Ability to organize, lead and integrate the efforts of other experts and specialists is required to develop new concepts and approaches; solve very complex interdisciplinary problems, develop new policy; and define new programs/technical plans and requirements.

Education

Contacts

• Address EHA DHA 550 C Street West JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: AFLCMC Engineering Recruiting
• Phone: 312-986-9977
• Email: [email protected]