Information regarding opportunities, how to submit your resume and your contact information is located on the Air Force Civilian Careers LinkedIn site. The AFRL Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW) seeks to hire a Mid-Level multidisciplinary DR-0830/0855/0861/1550-02 (GS-12/13 equivalent) in the Virtual and Physical Environment Section (RWTSH).

Duties

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Candidates will need experience in physical theories, concepts, principles, and processes in aerospace-related, mechanical, electrical engineering or computer science and/or working knowledge of physics-based simulation and analysis tools for electro-optical (EO) and/or infrared (IR) radio-frequency (RF) sensor technologies is desired and/or Experience with radio-frequency signature modeling, projection, simulation and/or analysis is highly desired and/or general understanding and experience working in a hardware-in-the-loop test facility for munition guidance, navigation and control systems is desired.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework options can be negotiated and implemented after entrance on duty
• 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/
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty location is Eglin AFB in Valparaiso FL.
• This is a drug testing position.
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized (may require a service agreement)
• Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) may be offered for eligible candidates (may require a service agreement)

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. Required Qualifications: To view qualifying educational requirements and specialized experience click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards AND Click on the following links to view the occupational requirements for this position: Engineering Series (0800) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Computer Scientist: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/ SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: US Citizenship. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: You must meet the following qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement and provide documentation to support your qualifications. Individuals must have one year of specialized experience, which 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 execution and advisory services. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service. For more information related to required qualifications for 0800 series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Must have at least one year of specialized related experience at the DR/DO-01/GS-11 or equivalent grade level. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance. Security upgrades are at management's discretion. This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level/Tier 1 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Engineering & Technical Management (N). Applicants for this position must list any acquisition certifications and status as an acquisition corps member in their resume. Desired Qualifications: Experience with the technical areas below: An ideal candidate will have experience with the technical areas below: A candidate must have experience with engineering development and/or managing multidisciplinary technical efforts related to aerospace engineering, computer science and computer engineering or related fields. Desired experience involved working in an R&D laboratory and working with advancing technology development. Conducting physics-based simulation and analysis, and target and sensor modeling. Previous modeling and simulation experience with aerospace phenomena. Computer processing systems and/or modifying existing computer architectures to aid C++ application development. Developing munitions-focused scene phenomenology software used in hardware-in-the-loop weapons testing. The software most relevant for this position is Fast Line-of-Sight Imagery for Exhaust Signatures (FLITES). Software-in-the-loop (scene injection) and/or hardware-in-the-loop testing (scene generation and projection) for munition sensors. C or C++ programming languages, and graphics programming architectures including OpenGL and VULKAN is desired. Signature modeling and analysis in the electro-optical, infrared, radio-frequency or ultra-violet spectra. A Master's or Doctoral Degree is highly desired in an aerospace-related, mechanical, electrical engineering or computer science degree. The ideal candidate would have their thesis or dissertation research pertaining to physics-based simulation and analysis, target and sensor modeling, aerospace engineering phenomena or related science and technology areas. Demonstrated the ability to contribute or work on a cross-functional, multidisciplinary team to resolve technical challenges related to modeling aerospace phenomenon. Experience with facilitating and enabling internal/external collaboration and partnerships for technology development. Experience critically thinking about strategic and/or leadership guidance to plan technology development to remain relevant with current technology. Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills. Cultivates and sustains a professional environment of cooperation, cohesion, and teamwork. The ability to support and enable an organizational program, mission, vision, values, and promote a culture of innovation.

Education

Education requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions.

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