FMS Airworthiness Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Relocation incentives

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks a versatile FMS Airworthiness Engineer (NH-0801-03) to support AFMC/AFLCMC in Crystal City, VA. The role focuses on engineering analysis, lifecycle management, and program coordination for Air Force weapon systems.

The ideal candidate holds an ABET-accredited engineering degree, is a U.S. citizen, can obtain a Secret clearance, and is willing to travel for TDY assignments. This Journeyman position offers growth and mission impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• U.S. citizenship and Secret clearance.
• Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as general engineer supporting acquisition, development, or sustainment of weapon systems.
• Define system performance requirements and integration test plans.
• Perform rigorous technical feasibility and cost-benefit analyses.
• Provide strategic advisory to senior officials.

Skills

General Engineering

Systems engineering

Lifecycle management

Technical communication

Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Cost-benefit analysis tools

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 an FMS Airworthiness Engineer (NH-0801-03) to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Crystal City, VA.

Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation incentives may be available.

VoP (Value of Position): 83

Qualifications/Requirements

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive General Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will serve as a professional general engineer in support of the acquisition, development, or sustainment of weapon systems, sub-systems, support systems, equipment items, or an equivalent product. Interprets/translates engineering requirements into design characteristics and criteria. Engineering responsibility extends through development to final approval for production and service use. Responsible for engineering assignments.

Multidisciplinary Engineering & Lifecycle Management:

Coordinates complex projects involving electronics, mechanical, and aerospace engineering. Ensures projects remain aligned with program budgets, timelines, and technical performance targets while managing lifecycle sustainment.

Requirements, Architecture & Novel Problem Solving:

Serves as the organization's technical specialist for defining system performance requirements, specifications, and integration test plans. Resolves unprecedented, highly complex, or controversial engineering challenges where standard guidelines or historical data are insufficient.

Systematic Analysis & Technical Justification:

Performs rigorous technical, feasibility, and cost-benefit analyses. Uses advanced computer-aided engineering tools to evaluate systems, establishes standardized test methodologies, and delivers formal progress briefings and management reports.

Strategic Advisory & Program Consultation:

Acts as a primary technical consultant to senior agency officials and subject matter experts. Assesses the impact of revolutionary new technologies on current systems, advises leadership on project reorientation or termination, and directly influences policies across the functional community.

Additional Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Obtain & maintain the appropriate Security clearance (Secret).
• This may be a designated Drug Testing Position.
• This position requires travel (TDY) away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• An engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an institution with an ABET-accredited program or in a closely related field is highly desired.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, methodologies, practices, and standard acquisition regulations.
• Must meet or be capable of achieving the APDP Engineering & Technical Management Level 1 Foundational certification within the defined grace period.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing.
• This is a Journeyman position.

By applying to this position, your resume will also be added to our talent pool, and we may consider you for other current or future openings that align with your experience.

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