Digital Design Analysis Engineer

Air Force Research Laboratory; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information and Spectrum Warfare Directorate, Spectrum Warfare Division, Wright-Patterson AFB, seeks a Digital Design Analysis Engineer at the DR-03 (GS-14 or equivalent) level in Dayton, OH.

The selected candidate will lead engineering efforts on advanced electronic systems, apply analytical methods to assess devices such as microprocessors and FPGAs, and manage budgets and program assignments to advance AFRL capabilities.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Experience analyzing/designing complex electronic systems involving microprocessors and/or FPGAs.

Responsibilities

• Leads engineering work focused on advanced characterization & assessment of military critical electronic systems.
• Applies professional scientific knowledge in development of methods to assess & evaluate the capabilities of a variety of specialized devices.
• Ensures the execution of high-quality, DAF-relevant research addressing AFRL defined capability gaps.
• Supports management for personnel oversight and assignment to AFRL/RF approved programs.
• Responsible for financial management, planning and technical execution of the research team's budget.
• Works with branch leadership, PMs & RF Technical Area Leads to integrate the team’s efforts in support of the overall AFRL strategy.
• Leads and facilitates the execution of the day-to-day technical activities within the team, engages with DAF, DoD & OGAs to support research activities, identifies potential technology transitions impacting defined S&T capability gaps.

Skills

Microprocessors

FPGAs

Electronic systems analysis

Education

BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

Job Overview

OPEN TO CURERNT AFMC CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This announcement will be accepting applications until 11:45 PM EST, 19 October 2026.

Job Overview

OPEN TO CURERNT AFMC CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This announcement will be accepting applications until 11:45 PM EST, 19 October 2026.

The Information and Spectrum Warfare Directorate, Spectrum Warfare Division, located at Wright-Patterson AFB, is seeking to hire a Digital Design Analysis Engineer, at the DR-03 (GS-14 or equivalent) level.

Position Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Leads engineering work efforts focused on advanced characterization & assessment of military critical electronic systems.
• Applies professional scientific knowledge in development of methods to assess & evaluate the capabilities of a variety of specialized devices.
• Ensures the execution of high-quality, DAF-relevant research addressing AFRL defined capability gaps.
• Supports management for personnel oversight and assignment to AFRL/RF approved programs.
• Responsible for financial management, planning and technical execution of the research team's budget.
• Works with branch leadership, PMs & RF Technical Area Leads to integrate the team’s efforts in support of the overall AFRL strategy.
• Leads and facilitates the execution of the day-to-day technical activities within the team, engages with DAF, DoD & OGAs to support research activities, identifies potential technology transitions impacting defined S&T capability gaps.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.

Desired Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Experience analyzing/designing complex electronic systems involving microprocessors and/or Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGAs).

Telework

No, this position is not eligible for telework opportunities

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Series

• 0854
• 0855
• 1550

Additional Information

For additional information, please contact Maj Will Lowder, [e-mail], 937-713-8389.

Resume requirement: Resume may not exceed two pages, and font size should be no smaller than 10pts.

Transcripts/SF-50 requirement: redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Instructions on how to submit your documents are provided in the automated email you will receive once you apply.

Requisition Number 36412

Posting End Date

10/19/2026