General Engineers (NH-801-03) AEDC/804 TSS

Air Force Test Center; Tullahoma (TN); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 138 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Recruitment incentive

Relocation incentive

Student Loan Repayment (SLR) incentive

Résumé du poste

Air Force Test Center seeks a Senior General Engineer specializing in Instrumentation, Data, and Controls (ID&C) to serve as a technical lead and asset manager at Arnold AFB, TN. You will guide lifecycle sustainment, manage assets, and coordinate with the TOS contractor to ensure readiness and reliability for test operations.

The role requires a professional engineering degree (ABET-accredited), DAWIA familiarity, and the ability to obtain security clearance. Travel up to 25% may be involved.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• DAWIA Certification preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• Two-year probation or one-year probation depending on appointment type.
• Knowledge of acquisition regulations and program management.

Responsabilités

• Serve as the ID&C technical lead and asset manager, overseeing asset condition and modernization priorities.
• Provide technical guidance for the TOS contractor on maintenance, modification, and sustainment of ID&C systems.
• Develop and prioritize lifecycle sustainment, repair, and upgrade requirements with engineering and customer teams.
• Establish and maintain technical baselines, documentation, and configuration records for assets.
• Support test planning and execution by ensuring assets meet data and measurement requirements.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies, advising senior leadership.

Connaissances

Instrumentation engineering

Data systems

Controls engineering

Leadership

Formation

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Description du poste

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The Air Force Test Center is looking for Three (3) Full-Time General Engineers - Instrumentation, Data and Control Systems (ID&C) Asset Managers (NH-801-03) to work at the Air Force Test Center, 804th Test Group, Test Support Squadron (AEDC/804 TSS) at Arnold AFB, in Tullahoma, TN.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior professional engineer with systems engineering responsibility in assigned area(s). Considered the technical expert for the organization in general engineering assignments concerning (Instrumentation, Data Systems, & Controls); employee provides technical leadership in planning, analyzing, and evaluating efforts used to define total weapons systems/subsystem requirements, translate requirements into design criteria, evaluate alternative design approaches, and develop system specifications. Work encompasses several phases of the development process in which the employee guides and evaluates the design and development activities of others.

Announcement Closes: 11/10/2026

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Typical 2026 salary range: $89,508 to $ 138,370 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.

This position MAY be eligible for paid relocation (Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be paid). 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.

Must have requirements or may not be considered:

• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• Position requires a professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is required. Advanced degrees are preferred.

Desired Skills:

• Three (3) plus years engineering experience related to instrumentation, data, controls, or other electrical/computer engineering emphasis area strongly desired
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams driving technical success of project efforts
• Strong background in instrumentation and data system knowledge utilized at Arnold, AFB is highly desired

Major Duties:

• Serve as the ID&C technical lead and asset manager, maintaining awareness of asset condition, operational readiness, obsolescence, reliability, and modernization priorities.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight of the Test Operation and Sustainment (TOS) contractor as it relates to ID&C system maintenance, modification, and sustainment.
• Develop and prioritize lifecycle sustainment, repair, and upgrade requirements in coordination with engineering, maintenance, test operations, and customer organizations.
• Establish and maintain technical baselines, system documentation, drawings, and configuration records for assigned assets.
• Support test planning and execution by ensuring ID&C assets are properly configured, available, and capable of meeting test-specific measurement and data requirements.
• Identify technical risks and capability gaps; recommend practical mitigation strategies and investment priorities to senior leadership.

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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• Position requires a professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is required. Advanced degrees are preferred.
• Test and Evaluation DAWIA Certification
• Knowledge of a wide range of multidisciplinary 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 engineering methodologies sufficient to apply experimental theories and/or new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.
• Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; of standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and of other engineering disciplines used in support of sustainment, modification, and maintenance programs.
• 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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