Supervisory General Engineer

Air Force Civilian Service; Valparaiso (FL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive eligibility

Relocation incentive eligibility

Job summary

The Air Force Test Center in Florida seeks a Full-Time Supervisory General Engineer (NH-801-04) to lead the 413th Flight Test Squadron's test engineering efforts at Duke Field, Eglin AFB. You will supervise a large engineering team and manage sustainment and UAS testing programs.

Responsibilities include planning work, setting priorities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with key customers. U.S. citizenship and TS security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Experience in DoD/USAF environments preferred.
• Knowledge of acquisition, testing methods, and DoD/USAF regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise test engineers for sustainment testing of aircraft.
• Oversee training and qualification testing to ensure currency.
• Lead engineering workforce for UAS testing programs.
• Plan work and set priorities for subordinates.
• Develop goals and objectives aligned with the mission.
• Establish policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and meet customer needs.

Skills

Rotary wing experience

Test Pilot School

UAS experience

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

About the Air Force Test Center: The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow’s Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history! The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) empowers civilian professionals to grow their careers while supporting the mission of the Department of the Air Force (DAF). Bring your talent to a team that values innovation, expertise, and service – and where your work directly contributes to mission success.

About the Role: The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Supervisory General Engineer (NH-801-04) to work as the Chief Test Engineer at the 413th Flight Test Squadron (413 FLTS) at Duke Field, Florida (Eglin AFB, Aux Field 3).

96TH TEST WING MISSION: We test and evaluate state‑of‑the‑art weapon systems, provide quality installation and mission support, and serve as responsible stewards of our resources to deliver war‑winning capabilities. 413TH FLIGHT TEST SQUADRON MISSION: Deliver runway independent warfighter capabilities by conducting and supporting impartial flight test of vertical lift, uncrewed aerial systems, and personnel recovery systems. Location: Duke Field, FL (Eglin AFB, Aux Field 3). Typical 2026 salary range: $106,437 to $163,514 (includes locality). NOTE: For Acquisition "NH Pay Band" positions 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. Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework". 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. Direct Hire Authority: 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.

Desired Skills:

• Rotary wing aviation experience desired
• Graduate of a recognized long-course Test Pilot School desired
• Experience with uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) desired

Major Duties:

• Manages and supervises a test engineering work force engaged in sustainment testing of the H-1, HH-60W, MH-139 and CV-22 aircraft
• Oversees the training and qualification testing of 24 test engineers/test conductors to ensure all personnel meet DoD, USAF, and AFTC instructions for qualifications and currency
• Leads an engineering workforce engaged in testing and operations of UAS used to support other larger test programs
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts priorities
• Develops goals and objectives that align with the organizations mission
• Establishes, revises and reviews policies, procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and meet customer mission needs
• Represents the unit to installation and functional area organizations and meets with key customers to resolve significant problems that arise during testing

Qualifications/Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship Required

PROBATIONARY PERIOD STATEMENT: 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. (NOTE: Typically, the 1-year probationary period is for Competitive Jobs, and 2-year trail period is for Excepted Jobs.)

Drug Testing: This is a designated Drug Testing Position

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

Education Requirements: Must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an ABET Accredited College or University or meet OPM alternative requirements for professional engineering posiions

DAWIA Certification: Must be able to obtain and maintain the required level of Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification within 24 months of assigned duties.

Physical: Must be able to pass a Class III flight physical examination

Top 5-6 job related KSAs:

• Skill in managing and supervising a large engineering workforce including the ability to adjust operations to meet program requirements and objectives.
• Knowledge of a wide range of advanced multidisciplinary engineering concepts to apply to problems and to plan and execute specialized programs of marked difficulty.
• Knowledge of the mission and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and organizations that govern systems acquisition and/or sustainment and knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial systems, and restrictions on expenditure of funds.
• Skill in evaluating technology and advancements, knowledge of policy affecting systems being developed, and skill in