Senior General Engineer

Air Force Research Laboratory; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Situational telework

Travel 5-10% TDY

Job summary

Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH, seeks a senior Project Engineer to lead RAM efforts in microelectronics assurance. The role focuses on strategic R&D leadership, contract development and execution, and portfolio oversight to meet DoD requirements.

The incumbent will coordinate with branch leadership, external programs, and internal stakeholders to deliver protective technologies for the warfighter, briefing senior leaders on progress and policy-compliant

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Top Secret clearance with SCI access eligibility.
• At least 1 year of specialized microelectronics or related experience at DR-2 or equivalent.
• Must meet OPM qualifications as per linked standards.
• APDP Level 2 Practitioner with 60 months to complete requirements.
• Graduate degree in microelectronics is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology partners to develop R&D strategies for microelectronics assurance.
• Lead RAM contracts and microelectronics research efforts.
• Manage portfolio execution per AFRL/RF and external requirements.
• Coordinate between branch leadership and external programs to deliver protective tech.
• Brief senior leaders on programmatic and technical status.
• Ensure projects meet cost, schedule, performance, and security objectives.

Job description

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED US CITIZENS. This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 PM EST, 30 September 2026.

Job Overview

AFRL/RFDM seeks to hire a senior level DR-0801-III Senior Project Engineer at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH. The incumbent will serve as a Resilient and Assured Microelectronics (RAM) Branch Senior Project Manager directly supporting externally and internally funded microelectronics assurance efforts.

Position duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Strategic R&D Leadership: Lead technology partners in highly complex technical areas to develop comprehensive strategies for R&D in microelectronics assurance programs.
• Portfolio & Contract Management: Lead the development and execution of RAM contracts and microelectronics research efforts. Manage both internal and external contracts, including the formulation of contract vehicles and strategies for large-scale developmental initiatives.
• Execution & Oversight: Drive and manage portfolio execution in strict accordance with AFRL/RF and external customer requirements. Oversee comprehensive execution reviews in coordination with AFRL/RF financial management, branch leadership, and key stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Integration: Coordinate effectively between Branch leadership and external programs to guarantee the delivery of protective technologies to the warfighter.
• Executive Communication: Translate and communicate highly complex technical, programmatic, and management information across multiple organizational levels within the DoW, directly briefing senior leaders and management on behalf of the branch.
• Programmatic Decision-Making: Perform oversight across a broad range of R&D and contract efforts, making critical decisions that significantly impact science and technology trajectories. Ensure all assigned projects strictly meet cost, schedule, performance, and security objectives.

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship.
• Ability to maintain Top Secret clearance with access to SCI.
• Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience in microelectronics or related fields at the DR-2 or equivalent grade in other pay systems.
• Applicant must be able to meet the OPM Qualification Standards of the position being filled https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf.
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Engineering &Technical Management (N); experience requirement is 4 years; and the selectee will have 60 months to meet APDP requirements, or a waiver must be obtained.

Desired Qualifications

• To qualify for this position, candidates should demonstrate experience and proficiency in the following areas:
• Graduate Degree in microelectronics is highly preferred.
• Extensive experience in federal or defense acquisition, contract development, and financial execution.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale, highly complex technology, S&T, or R&D portfolios (experience in microelectronics or hardware assurance is highly preferred).
• Strong executive-level communication skills, with a track record of briefing senior military and civilian leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex organizational structures and align external/internal funding streams with mission requirements.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Series

0801

Additional Information

• The position requires official travel (Temporary Duty or TDY) approximately 5-10% of the time
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing, including one at the time of hiring.

Resume requirement: Resume may not exceed two pages and font size should be no smaller than 10pts.

Requisition Number 87571

Posting End Date

09/30/2026