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Air Force Materiel Command

Edwards Air Force Base (CA)

On-site

USD 104,000 - 161,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Air Force Materiel Command at Edwards Air Force Base is seeking a project engineer to develop aircraft flight simulators and lead simulator tests. The role involves documenting simulation methods, system performance, and flight controls, with emphasis on safe and compliant procedures.

The position requires handling classified materials, applying safety and review processes, and delivering test plans and reports by management deadlines, while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Qualifications

Positive degree / education forms the basis for qualifications.
Official transcripts are not required at the time of application.
Foreign education must be verified as equivalent to a U.S. education.

Responsibilities

Serve as project engineer for development of aircraft flight simulators.
Conduct and report on simulator tests in the areas of dynamic and static stability, performance, and flight control systems.
Prepare technical documentation of simulator development and operation describing mechanization techniques and software algorithms; present test results and recommendations.
Develop operating procedures, test plans and test reports within required suspense dates set by management.

Job description

Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment. The primary purpose is to apply technical work and professional engineering to modeling and simulation systems that support developmental and operational test and evaluation (DT & E and OT & E) test programs.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as project engineer for development of aircraft flight simulators. Conduct and report on simulator tests in the area of dynamic and static stability, performance, and flight control systems. Prepare technical documentation of simulator development and operation which describe, in detail, mechanization techniques, new or unique software algorithms, operations procedures, configuration control; present test results; draw conclusions and make recommendations.

Perform technical and engineering work using classified information in various media and formats. Apply technical and safety review processes to minimize any hazards and to ensure technical adequacy. Develop, prioritize and report on organization performance goals and objectives. Develop operating procedures, test plans, and test reports within required suspense dates established by management.

Requirements & 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Force Materiel Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $104349 – $161313/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.