Job opening: SYSTEMS ENGINEER - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
Salary: $74 441 - 115 079 per year
Published at: Mar 29 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose is to serve as a Systems Engineer for a weapon system(s) in assignments concerning electrical/mechanical systems
and subsystems of aircraft, as well as the electrical/mechanical mechanisms and/or components of related subsystems.
Duties
Provides general systems engineering oversight of F-35 capabilities during all phases of the Systems Engineering "V" throughout the Block 4 Follow-on-Modernization activities.
Leads requirements decomposition through Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR) to verification and fielding
Ensures integration across the F-35 Air System, to include all product and functional team efforts, and works to ensure that design meets all specification requirements and key performance thresholds
Facilitates teamwork between the IPTs, Directors, NAVAIR and AFLCMC functional competencies, fleet customers, and contractor organizations to ensure integration of all new hardware and software systems will meet customer expectations
Provides engineering leadership in developing early engineering plans, process improvements, and the execution discipline to achieve technical success.
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/
- Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
- Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
- This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
- Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
- Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon position being filled.
- For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
- 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.
- The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
- 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
- This position may require travel.
- Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
- Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an institution with an ABET accredited engineering program.
- This position may be designated as an acquisition position covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
- Work may occasionally require travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
Qualifications
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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 to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the NH-0801-03, Systems Engineer.
Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf.
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. Professional engineering knowledge gained through attainment of a Bachelor's degree in on of the engineering disciplines or equivalent is required. Advanced degree such as Masters or PhD are preferred.
2. In-depth, expert knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, methods, and techniques of aircrew and maintenance training systems acquisition and development.
3. Broad knowledge of weapons systems operational procedures, techniques, climatic and environmental factors that impact training system performance.
4. Knowledge of related engineering disciplines such as systems engineering, controls and displays, on-board computer systems, software development and distribution processing.
5. Knowledge of regulations, policies, and operating instructions, and procedures as they pertain to the preparation of technical documents, technical source selections, statements of work, and design and test standardization.
6. A working knowledge of capabilities of computer systems and how they may be effectively employed to assist required analytical efforts.
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 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
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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]