General Engineer (NH-0801-02T3) 445 TS/EWJE

Air Force Test Center; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment/relocation incentive

Student Loan Repayment (SLR) incentive

Job summary

Air Force Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base seeks a Full-Time General Engineer (NH-0801-02T3) to support DT&E and OT&E programs with a focus on modeling and simulation, SIL and HITL facilities, and integration of avionics, propulsion, and flight controls.

The role requires 1) flight test experience, 2) leadership of small technical teams, 3) modeling/simulation expertise, and 4) a TS clearance, ABET-accredited degree, and DAU Level II. Occasional travel and TDY apply.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor of Engineering is required.
• DAU Level II in Test and Evaluation is required/preferred.
• Top-Secret clearance is required.
• Drug-testing designated position.
• Experience with flight dynamics, avionics, armament, sensor or electronic warfare systems is advantageous.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple engineering and test disciplines across DoD/government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide entry level test engineering and planning in flight dynamics, avionics, armament, sensor and electronic warfare systems for modeling/simulation-based testing.
• Participate in planning, conduct, analysis and reporting of test projects.
• Develop and apply modeling/simulation techniques for evaluation of tests.
• Track project performance and implement effective reporting for deficiencies.
• Advise on avionics, armament, sensor and electronic warfare test matters and coordinate with agencies.

Skills

Flight test experience

Leading a technical team

Modeling and simulation

Education

ABET-accredited engineering bachelor’s degree

DAU Level II for Test and Evaluation

Job description

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NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time General Engineer (NH-0801-02T3) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Electronic Warfare Group, 445th Test Squadron (445 TS/EWJE) at Edwards Air Force Base.

The primary purpose is to perform technical work and junior professional engineering to modeling and simulation systems that support developmental and operational test and evaluation (DT&E and OT&E) test programs. These systems consist of computer networks, system integration laboratories (SIL), and/or hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) facilities integrating digital and analog processors, cockpit displays and controls, mechanical and electrical interfaces, and operational flight program software. The software includes algorithms for navigation, ordnance targeting/delivery, flight controls, energy & propulsion management, communications, sensor imaging, and target locations and identification.

Announcement Closes: 10/9/2026.

Typical 2026 salary range: $47,490 - $113,185 per year (includes locality)

Travel Requirements: Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY) approximately 60 days per year by military or commercial aircraft.

Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD)

Incentives:

• This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
• This position MAY be eligible for a Student Loan Repayment (SLR) incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

Desired Skills:

• 2 years of flight test experience desired.
• 2 years of leading a technical team greater than 3 people desired.
• 1 year with modeling and simulation desired.

Major Duties:

• Provide entry level experience test engineering and planning in the area of flight dynamics, avionics, armament, sensor and electronic warfare systems applied to modeling and simulation techniques used for real-time, constructive and/or live interactive systems.
• Participation and assistance in the planning, conduct, analysis, and reporting on test projects is required.
• Serve to develop and apply appropriate and innovative modeling and simulation techniques for the evaluation of test.
• Project performance is evaluated and tracked. An effective reporting system is implemented such that there is adequate resolution of system related deficiencies.
• Provide advice, counsel and instruction on avionics, armament, sensor, and electronic combat flight and ground test technical matters in areas of experience. Identifies and resolves problems of a conflicting or obscure nature, taking positive corrective action.
• Perform technical and engineering work using classified information in various media and formats.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest
• Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.
• This is a drug-testing designated position.
• A professional engineering degree at the bachelor’s level from an ABET accredited institution. (Check OPM Qualifications Standard and Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR))
• Obtain & maintain DAU Level II for Test and Evaluation.
• Knowledge of concepts, principles, and techniques across multiple interrelated and integrated technical and test engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of combat aircraft avionics, armament, or electronic warfare systems or related systems/subsystems.
• Knowledge of flight and laboratory air vehicle/missile test conduct, coordination and supervision, data analysis/evaluation and applicable flight test truth sources, modeling and simulation, technical report preparation, and administrative aspects of flight test programs.
• Ability to plan and organize work, coordinate between various electronic/aerospace/mechanical engineering and test disciplines, and coordinate with other Air Force, DOD, and other domestic and foreign government agencies.

ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC STRATEGIC HIRING GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED