Equipment Specialist

United States Space Force; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Space Force is seeking a PALACE Acquire (PAQ) developmental position in the Logistics Career Field. The role focuses on developing analytical and evaluative skills through assignments with established guidelines.

You will work with higher-graded specialists on equipment duties and data-informed maintenance planning. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree with SAA criteria and transcripts if applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) as defined in the posting.
• Ability to perform developmental assignments with established guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Performs developmental assignments of moderate difficulty with established guidelines.
• Collaborates with higher-graded specialists on conventional equipment duties and data analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Evaluative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Hiring Agency: United States Space Force

The primary purpose of this position is to serve in a PALACE Acquire (PAQ) centrally managed position in the Logistics Career Field. This is a developmental position requiring the performance of assignments that are designed to further develop applicable analytical and evaluative skills and techniques.

Key Responsibilities

Performs developmental assignments of moderate difficulty where work procedures are established and a number of specific guidelines exist. Participates with higher-graded specialist in performing a variety of conventional equipment specialist duties using established equipment specialist principles, concepts, and methodologies.

Assists higher-graded equipment specialists in determining current maintenance requirements through review and analysis of data considering policies, procedures, and technical data requirements.

Requirements & Education

You must have completed a 4 year course of study leading to a bachelor's from an accredited institution AND must have documented Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the undergraduate level in one of the following: a) Class Standing - upper third of the graduating class based on completed courses in the college, university, or major subdivision; b) Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum.

If more than 10 percent of total undergraduate credit hours are non-graded, i.e. pass/fail, CLEP, CCAF, DANTES, military credit, etc, you cannot qualify based on GPA; c) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society (note: freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this position). (If qualifying based on class standing or honor society membership, provide appropriate documentation).

IF USING 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. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with United States Space Force, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $49960 – $96116/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

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