General Engineer (NH-0801-04) 775 TS/ENVX

Air Force Test Center; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The Air Force Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base seeks a Full-Time General Engineer - F-22 Combined Test Force Subject Matter Expert to serve as the national and international expert on avionics and armament integration within the 775 TS/ENVX. You will review test plans, provide guidance on airframe, powerplant, and avionics, and participate in safety reviews.

Travel up to 25% is possible; a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET) and related certifications are required, with ongoing

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a recognized 412 TW technical expert on flight sciences, mission systems, or electronic warfare test and evaluation.
• Advise diverse engineering teams in planning, implementing, and executing test and evaluation of Air Force systems.
• Assist the chief engineer in directing test philosophy, testing policy, and instructions to ensure safety and credibility.
• Provide expert engineering work to support acquisition and testing of Air Force systems.
• Collaborate across 412 TW, AFTC, AFMC, OSW, and government contractors.
• Provide expert technical review and reporting of test results.

Skills

Mission systems maturation

Aircraft systems

Test planning

Hazard analysis

Technical leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time General Engineer - F-22 Combined Test Force Subject Matter Expert (NH-0801-04) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Test Engineering Group, 775th Test Squadron (775 TS/ENVX) at Edwards Air Force Base.

In this position, you will serve as the Avionics and Armament Integration Squadron's (775TS) national/international recognized expert on specific aircraft systems. The position provides expertise and consultation on flight test of manned air vehicles. This role has primary technical review responsibility over test plans and technical reports and provides expert guidance in the airframe, powerplant, avionics (APA) disciplines. The incumbent also participates in the safety review process.

Announcement Closes: 11/13/2026

Typical 2026 salary range: $146,632- $197,200 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

Must have requirements or may not be considered:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.

Desired Skills:

• Recognized expertise in advanced aircraft systems, particularly in areas of mission systems maturation and integration, with the ability to provide authoritative technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams in these areas.
• Extensive experience providing strategic technical leadership on advanced aircraft platforms, specifically focusing on 5th Generation fighter systems and emerging aerospace technologies.
• Demonstrated mastery of the 412th Test Wing test process, with proven expertise leading and overseeing comprehensive test planning, hazard identification and safety planning, execution, data analysis, and technical reporting for advanced aerospace weapon systems.

Major Duties:

• Serve as a recognized 412 TW technical expert on one or more aspects of flight sciences, mission systems, or electronic warfare test and evaluation.
• Advise diverse engineering teams in planning, implementing, and executing test and evaluation (T&E) of Air Force systems.
• Assist the chief engineer and/or lead the effort to formulate, direct, and apply test planning, test philosophy and policy, and instructions to ensure technical validity, efficiency, safety, and credibility in test and evaluation of Air Force systems and sub-systems.
• Provides expert-level professional engineering work to synthesize mathematical and engineering principles to support the acquisition and testing of Air Force systems.
• Interfaces and collaborates with personnel across different organizations, including 412 TW, AFTC, AFMC, OSW, and government contractors.
• Provides expert technical review and advice on the evaluation and reporting of test results.

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.
• 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)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required level of Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification within 24 months of assigned duties.
• This position has been designated as a Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• This position has been designated as a Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• The selectee must meet or be capable of achieving the APDP certification as designated on the position description within the defined grace period for that certification level after assignment.
• This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months.
• Ability to synthesize concepts, principles, and practices across technical and test engineering disciplines.
• Expert knowledge of integrated air-vehicle and ground systems.
• Expert knowledge of Department of War acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate test with a multi-disciplinary team and coordinate with other Air Force and Department of War organizations.
• Ability to maintain good working relations and to provide technical leadership, mentorship, and training to personnel as well as project management oversight.
• 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.
• Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.
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• ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC STRATEGIC HIRING GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED