General Engineer-Direct Hire Authority

Air Force Materiel Command

Edwards Air Force Base (CA)

On-site

USD 104,000 - 161,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Air Force Materiel Command in California seeks a General Engineer to apply modeling and simulation to developmental and operational test programs. The role supports integrated test planning, reviews, and evaluative methods for complex weapon systems.

The position requires a degree, transcripts if needed, and a Top Secret clearance. Applications close on 2026-10-02 under the Public hiring path.

Qualifications

Transcripts may be required to verify degree.
Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence to US degree.
Top Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

Develop and apply modeling and simulation techniques for test evaluation.
Participate in design reviews, TPWG, and other test planning activities.
Develop, prioritize, and report on organizational performance goals.

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment. The primary purpose is apply technical work and professional engineering to modeling and simulation systems that support developmental and operational test and evaluation (DT&E and OT&E) test programs.

Key Responsibilities

Assures an integrated approach to modeling and simulation activities applied to test. Participates in, and assures integrated test program support do design reviews, Test Plan Working Groups (TPWG), and other test planning activities. This position serves to develop and apply appropriate and innovative modeling and simulation techniques for the evaluation of test. This position develops, prioritizes, and reports on organization performance goals and objectives.

As a project leader and technical expert, project performance is evaluated and tracked. Team building will be employed to provide an integrated evaluation of the weapon system under test, continuous improvement in the evaluation process, and best response to the needs of the customer.

Requirements & Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR 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 Materiel Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $104349 – $161313/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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