F-35A Flight Series Data (FSD) Engineer

Air Force Civilian Service; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation

incentives may be available

Job summary

The Air Force Civilian Service seeks a F-35 Flight Series Data (FSD) Engineer NH-1301-03 to support AFMC/AFLCMC at Arlington, VA or WPAFB, OH.

The role manages FSD development by the Air System Contractor, ensures technical accuracy and formatting conformance, and supports program reviews across F-35 variants.

Requirements include a B.S. in engineering, 5+ years in airborne systems, MS Office proficiency, ability to obtain an SA/TS clearance, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in engineering or technical field.
• 5+ years’ experience in integrating airborne weapons systems.
• Knowledge of aircraft weapon system practices and policies.
• Experience with MS Office products.
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program security clearance.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• APDP Engineering and Technical Management Practitioner certification.
• Experience as operator of military aircraft desired.
• Configuration management experience desired.
• Progress toward APDP DAWIA PM certification desired.
• MDAP or industry experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage FSD development by the Air System Contractor (ASC).
• Ensure technical accuracy, quality, and conformance to formatting standards.
• Support program reviews and synthesize critical information for decision making.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Airworthiness

Program Management

Security clearance

APDP Certification

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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.

F-35A Flight Series Data (FSD) Engineer NH-1301-03

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a F-35A Flight Series Data (FSD) Engineer NH-1301-03 to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Arlington, VA or WPAFB, OH.

Benefits

• Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation incentives may be available.

Salary Range: $76,463-$118,204 (without locality)

Travel: 20%

VoP (Value of Position): 83

Qualifications/Requirements

The incumbent serves as F-35 Flight Series Data (FSD) 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.