Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position, FIGHTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SPECIALIST, GS-2101-12, is to develop and maintain operational flight software for the aircraft in accordance with regulations. The system design team defines how the fighter aircraft will interface with the pilot, and how the pilot can use the aircraft in all combat scenarios.

Duties

Determine how operations and tactics impact the design of software candidates. Support the discussions at the Fighter Cockpit Review Team meetings; translate technical designs into operational terms understood by the pilot community. Perform simulated flight testing of modified aircraft functionality prior to actual flight test missions. Assist with teaching pilot ground school. Support the Software Problem Anomaly Report (SPAR) Configuration Control Board and prioritize SPAR resolution efforts.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require travel.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• 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.
• The work is primarily sedentary. May require some walking, standing, bending, carrying and/or lifting of light items such as paper or books. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
• The work is performed in a typical office setting. However, the employee will spend considerable time in laboratories, simulators, and on the flight line in support of flight test.
• Critical to the success of this position is a requirement of completion of a recognized Military Flight School (Aeronautical Rating) and/or rated aircrew experience.
• Due to this type of credential, the employee is capable of effectively evaluating aircraft performance and handling fundamentals.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Thorough knowledge of operating characteristics of the fighter aircraft such as would be gained through completion of a recognized Military Flight School (Aeronautical Rating) and/or rated aircrew experience. Knowledge of aircraft performance and handling fundamentals to be used in evaluating design changes to the aircraft. 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. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, applicants within 120-days of completion of TIG requirements are encouraged to apply. Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-¬grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 (change to fit your grade) level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level, or will have within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: Thorough knowledge of operating characteristics of the aircraft such as would be gained through completion of a recognized Military Flight School (Aeronautical Rating) and/or rated aircrew experience. Knowledge of fighter aircraft performance and handling fundamentals to be used in evaluating design changes to the aircraft. Requires fighter cockpit experience gained through at least one tour of operational flying to advise the avionics System Design team on operational issues. Knowledge of aircraft operating procedures and mission tactics to be used in evaluating design changes to the aircraft system. Ability to clearly present information on the technical and operational characteristics of the fighter aircraft for the purpose of instructing others. 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.

Contacts

• Address Hill AFB 7437 6th Street Bldg 430, Rm 119 Hill AFB, UT 84056 US
• Name: Hill AFB DP2YHS
• Phone: (801) 586-4684
• Email: [email protected]