General Engineer (NH-0801-04) 40FTS

Air Force Test Center; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); Vor Ort; USD 126.000 - 192.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Recruitment incentive

Relocation incentive

Zusammenfassung

Air Force Test Center at Eglin AFB seeks a full-time General Engineer (NH-0801-04) to lead engineering efforts across weapon systems and subsystems. You will plan, design, analyze, and execute test approaches and advise leadership on risks and alternatives to ensure reliable, cost-effective capabilities aligned to program objectives.

The role requires an ABET-accredited engineering degree, Top Secret clearance with SCI access, and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Qualifikationen

• Travel may be required up to 25%
• Drug Testing Position
• Top Secret security clearance with SCI access
• ABET-accredited engineering program is required
• Bachelor-level engineering degree in Electronics or related field highly desired
• DAWIA requirements may apply to duties

Aufgaben

• Leads and performs complex engineering work for acquisition, development, testing, sustainment, and improvement of weapon systems and support equipment.
• Develops objectives, evaluates concepts, and creates methods, models, prototypes, and test approaches for operational use.
• Prepares reports, briefings, and supports reviews and corrective actions across complex projects.
• Provides expert consultation to leadership on engineering issues and program status and technology impacts

Kenntnisse

T&E Leadership

AI/ML Authority

LVC & Digital Test

Ausbildung

ABET-accredited engineering

Electronics Engineering degree

Jobbeschreibung

These listed job announcements are covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA), which are separate from the traditional recruitment job announcements found on USA Jobs.

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-0801-04) to work at the 96th Test Wing, 96th Operations Group, 40th Flight Test Squadron, at Eglin Air Force Base.

Serves as the organization’s senior technical engineering authority for complex test and evaluation efforts, leading the planning, design, analysis, development, and execution of engineering solutions that support weapon systems, subsystems, and support equipment. Integrates technical requirements, develops standards and test approaches, advises leadership on risks and alternatives, and ensures projects deliver effective, reliable, and supportable capabilities aligned to program objectives, performance criteria, cost, and schedule.

Announcement Closes: 11/19/2026

Typical 2026 salary range: $125,776 - $192,331 per year (includes locality)

“If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.”

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel possible

Incentives

This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

Must have requirements or may not be considered

Travel by regularly scheduled commercial or military aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations may be required in performance of TDY.

Temporary duty away from home base may be required. Incumbent may be required to fly as a passenger on military aircraft.

The work requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance.

The duties of this position require an advanced level of competence in basic science. The incumbent must possess an engineering degree from an institution with ABET accredited engineering program.

This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DA WIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.

Desired Skills

Strategic Autonomy T&E Leadership: Demonstrated mastery in designing and leading comprehensive Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Verification & Validation (V&V) frameworks for fully autonomous aircraft, uncrewed systems, and safety-critical AI/ML software.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) Technical Authority: Deep understanding of advanced machine learning concepts (e.g., reinforcement learning, neural network verification, sensor fusion, multi-agent autonomy) and the ability to evaluate algorithmic reliability, bounding criteria, and failure modes.

LVC & Digital Test Infrastructure: Experience directing and integrating Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL), and digital architectures to validate autonomy software against complex operational scenarios.

Major Duties

Leads and performs complex engineering work supporting the acquisition, development, testing, sustainment, and improvement of weapon systems, subsystems, and support equipment, while balancing performance, cost, schedule, and policy requirements.

Serves as the organization’s engineering specialist for critical systems and devices by developing technical objectives, evaluating design concepts, and creating engineering methods, models, prototypes, and test approaches for operational use.

Conducts detailed technical analysis, develops and documents engineering processes and project results, prepares reports and briefings, and supports reviews, planning, implementation, and corrective actions across complex projects.

Provides expert consultation and technical advice to leadership, senior specialists, and agency officials on engineering issues, project status, program alternatives, and the impact of emerging technologies on organizational processes and decisions.

Qualifications/Requirements

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) 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.

This is a designated Drug Testing Position

Must be able to obtain and maintain and “Top Secret” security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI))

The incumbent must possess an engineering degree from an institution with ABET accredited engineering program.

A professional engineering degree at the bachelor’s level from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited institution in Electronics Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline is highly desired.

The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required for the position.

The employee must meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.

Knowledge of professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services.

Knowledge of development testing and evaluation sufficient to apply experimental theories and new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.

Knowledge of integrated air-vehicles, ground systems, and support equipment sufficient to plan, design, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the development and/or sustainment of electronic systems or devices.

Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and other engineering disciplines.

Ability to devise and evaluate criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships for design approaches, and to assess the impact of new technology on current systems and processes.

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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