Senior General Engineer – Autonomy & Flight Test Lead

Air Force Civilian Service; Valparaiso (FL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan (FERS)

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service invites qualified candidates to join the Air Force Test Center as a General Engineer (NH-0801-04) at Eglin AFB, FL. You will lead engineering efforts for weapon systems, ensuring performance, cost, and schedule goals.

The role requires an ABET-accredited engineering degree, U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance, and willingness to travel up to 25% as needed. Eligible for relocation incentives.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering work across acquisition, development, testing, and sustainment of weapon systems.
• Serve as engineering specialist for critical systems and devices and evaluate design concepts.
• Conduct detailed technical analysis and document results for reviews and briefings.
• Provide expert consultation to leadership on engineering issues and program decisions.

Skills

Engineering degree

Security clearance

Travel ability

ABET accreditation knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (electronics or closely related)

Job description

Air Force Civilian Service invites qualified candidates to join the Air Force Test Center as a General Engineer (NH-0801-04) at Eglin AFB, FL. You will lead engineering efforts for weapon systems, ensuring performance, cost, and schedule goals.

The role requires an ABET-accredited engineering degree, U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance, and willingness to travel up to 25% as needed. Eligible for relocation incentives.