General Engineer (Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Test Engineer)

Air Force Civilian Service; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) seeks a civilian EMP Test Engineer to support the Mission Assurance Division (NT) at Kirtland AFB near Albuquerque, NM. The role focuses on rebuilding the AF EMP program, standardizing testing and data management, and overseeing CWI and threat-level EMP testing with a findings database.

The candidate should have a strong background in nuclear weapons effects and EMC/EMI testing, plus data analytics and modeling skills.

Qualifications

• Strong background in nuclear weapons effects, EMP effects and standards.
• Experience with electromagnetic environmental effects and EMC/EMI testing.
• Ability to gather, analyze and interpret data to support decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate EMP testing activities with multiple System Program Offices and related survivability analyses.
• Create and maintain a configuration control database tracking tested platforms, test points and findings.
• Support standardization of EMP test plans/reports and analyze test data to produce findings reports.
• Recommend equipment upgrades or test protocol modifications based on data analytics.
• Contribute to policy and guidance development; travel as needed for test execution and planning.

Skills

Nuclear effects

EMC/EMI testing

Data analysis

Test plan development

Modeling & simulation

Interagency collaboration

Strong communication

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 on behalf of the United States Air Force. IMPORTANT

• Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is currently seeking one full-time Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Test Engineer to work in the Mission Assurance Division (NT) at Kirtland Air Force Base near Albuquerque, NM. Value of Position (VoP): NH-0801-03 (81) which has a typical 2026 salary range of $76,463– $112,690 (basic salary without locality included). Locality for Albuquerque-Santa Fe area is 18.33% of basic salary. If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the VOP range, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an EMP Effects Technical Action Officer for the Air Force EMP Test Program, responsible for assisting in the re-building of the AF EMP program to include program oversight, standardizing the development, sustainment and maintenance of current and/or future execution of both Continuous Wave Immersion (CWI) and Threat Level aircraft EMP testing, to include a findings database. SKILLS:
• Candidates should have a strong background in nuclear weapons effects (to include EMP effects and standards), electromagnetic environmental effects, electromagnetic compatibility/electromagnetic interference testing, test plan/report development, data analysis, model development, or database maintenance with strong ability to gather, assemble, analyze and interpret data and results to provide support to decision makers. Experience with electromagnetic modeling and simulation is also desired.
• Candidates should have demonstrated experience in working effectively with multiple DoD, academic and private industry organizations.
• Operational aircraft and EMP knowledge and/or experience is highly desired.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multiple teams
• Familiarity with general Radiofrequency Testing
• Experience using principles of systems engineering and data analytics to execute survivability and effectiveness assessments of complex systems
• Knowledge of system EMP military standards (MIL-STD-3023, MIL-STD-2169, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-464)
• Highly desired: 3-5 years of engineering or scientific discipline in the following areas: Electrical Engineer, Test Engineer, EMC/EMI Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Physicist, Nueral Engineer, Operational Research, and/or Mathematics/Statistics
• DUTIES: Coordinates and communicates with multiple System Program Offices to inform all aspects of EMP testing activities with relevant survivability analyses, data collection survey findings, and mitigation strategies
• Create and maintain a configuration control database that tracks all platform tested, test points and the findings
• Support the standardization of EMP test plans/reports
• Analyze test data & create findings report
• Recommendation of equipment upgrades and/or test protocol modification based on hardness data analytics
• Contribute to current and future policy and guidance development
• Travel for test execution and planning
• REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION: U.S. Citizenship
• Required to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• This is an Air Force Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall. Incumbent may be required to report to work during base exercises, contingencies, or emergency situations and overtime/comp time/credit hours may be required to accomplish assigned duties.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• To qualify as an engineer, employee must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf