General Engineer - Direct Hire Authority

Air Force Elements, U.S. Strategic Command

Dahlgren (VA)

Remote

USD 63,000 - 159,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Air Force Elements, U.S. Strategic Command seeks engineers to perform professional engineering and scientific work focused on systems principles and analytic methods.

The role involves developing mathematical models, performing targeting analyses, and communicating results to defense stakeholders. The position requires staying current with emerging technologies and applying innovations to improve analytic capabilities while ensuring security compliance and coordination with cross-disciplinary

Qualifications

Experience in model-based analysis of complex systems.

Responsibilities

Develop representations, constructs mathematical models for targeting analyses.
Presents and defends project plans and findings to stakeholders.
Maintains awareness of emerging technologies and applies them to improve analytic methods.
Coordinates with engineers, scientists, and intelligence professionals to ensure data integrity and security.

Skills

Mathematical models

Targeting analysis

Technical communication

Job description

Hiring Agency: Air Force Elements, U.S. Strategic Command
Department: Department of the Air Force
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: FEW
Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

The primary purpose of this position is to performs professional engineering and scientific work concerned with utilizing and exploring systems principles, methods and techniques.

Key Responsibilities

DR-0801-01: Develops representations, constructs mathematical models, and performs targeting and effects assessment analysis of components, nodes, networks and systems of interest using engineering principles and established methodologies and models. Prepares and/or presents supporting documentation to include responses to routine inquiries, reports, presentations, and/or other related documents in order to communicate and defend analytical approaches and findings.

Maintains awareness of emerging technologies and professional developments to stay current in the field and for application to work assignments. Supports the improvement of existing or development of new analytic methods, models, techniques, and tools to improve analytical products through needs identification, requirement documentation, capability evaluation, and feedback generation.

Coordinates with science, engineering, and intelligence professionals engaged in related activities for exchange of ideas and information, including coordination on data, methods, and analysis. Ensures security and other programmatic requirements are met.

DR-0801-02: Performs complex, accurate, and technically rigorous model-based analysis of adversary components, nodes, networks and/or systems based on multiple structured and unstructured intelligence datasets to produce targeting solutions in support of joint planning and operational requirements.

Develops representative network/system characterizations and mathematical models using appropriate methods to fill information shortfalls/ensure optimal depiction of real world network(s). Identifies critical elements/vulnerabilities, prioritizes targets for engagement to meet specific objectives, and provides qualitative and/or quantitative estimations of effectiveness of recommended engagement options.

Presents and defends project plans, objectives, and findings internally and externally. Uses critical thinking and creative problem solving to adapt existing methods and tools and/or develop innovative approaches to improve ability to meet requirements/enhance operational utility. Provides requirements, develops, and assesses the capability and performance of new and/or improved analytic methods, models, techniques, and tools.

Requirements & Education

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. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Force Elements, U.S. Strategic Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $62668 – $158756/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

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