F-35 Flight Manual Product Set Engineer

Air Force Civilian Service; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Recruitment incentives

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks a F-35 Flight Manual Product Set Engineer (NH-1301-03) or (NJ-1301-04) for AFMC at WPAFB, OH. The role focuses on FSD development, system engineering and airworthiness across F-35 variants, ensuring quality and formatting standards.

Requirements include a B.S. in engineering, 5+ years in airborne weapons systems, MS Office proficiency, SPA clearance eligibility, and APDP certification; military aircraft experience and CM exposure are desirable.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. degree in engineering or technical field.
• At least 5 years of experience integrating airborne weapons systems and related systems engineering.
• Knowledge of aircraft weapon system practices and policies.
• Ability to obtain a Special Access Program security clearance.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• APDP Engineering/Technical Management Practitioner certification required.
• Experience with configuration management desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage FSD development by the Air System Contractor for F-35 program.
• Ensure technical accuracy and formatting conformance across variants and documentation.
• Evaluate program documentation to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Synthesize information to support program reviews and maintain airworthiness alignment.

Skills

Communication & coordination

Special Access Program security

Education

B.S. Degree in engineering or technical field

APDP Engineering & Technical Management Practitioner certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a F-35 Flight Manual Product Set Engineer (NH-1301-03) or (NJ-1301-04) to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at WPAFB, OH.

Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation incentives may be available.

VoP (Value of Position): 83

Qualifications/Requirements

The incumbent serves as F-35 Flight Manual Product Set Engineer in the F-35 Joint Program Office. Primary responsibility is to manage FSD development by the Air System Contractor (ASC) in terms of technical accuracy, quality, conformance to formatting standards, and maximum commonality. The position is focused on systems engineering and airworthiness functions related to F-35A FSD, while also ensuring consistent processes and products with all other F-35 variants. Evaluate program documentation to ensure that technical requirements are properly identified. Synthesizes critical technical issues, documentation, and relevant information to support program reviews.

Significant Facts/Required Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in engineering or BS in technical or applied science field, is required.
• At least 5 years’ experience in integrating airborne weapons systems, to include relevant Systems Engineering, Test, and/or Program Management expertise is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of aircraft weapon system practices and policies is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products is required.
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program security clearance is required.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills is required.
• APDP Engineering and Technical Management Practitioner certification is required.
• Experience as operator of military aircraft is desired.
• Configuration management experience is desired.
• Progress toward APDP DAWIA Program Management certification is desired.
• Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) or industry equivalent experience is desired.

Additional Remarks

• Experience as operator of military aircraft or previous flight manual experience highly desired.

U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.