Supervisory General Engineer (NH-0801-03) 896 TSS/RNME

Air Force Test Center; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive (may be offered)

Relocation incentive (may be offered)

Job summary

Air Force Test Center at Eglin AFB seeks a Supervisory General Engineer (NH-0801-03) to lead the instrumentation engineering section for airborne systems in Developmental and Operational Test & Evaluation. Oversees engineers and technicians in designing and integrating instrumentation solutions.

Position requires 5+ years of progressive leadership in test & evaluation, a professional engineering degree (ABET-accredited), and the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires professional engineering degree from ABET-accredited college or university.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance.
• APDP Level 2 (Practitioner) certification in Test & Evaluation within 24 months.
• Probationary or trial period depending on position type (competitive/excepted).

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise section work, assign tasks, evaluate performance, and handle appointments/promotions.
• Oversee daily activities, set long-range goals, and optimize resources.
• Serve as senior technical consultant in airborne instrumentation systems engineering.
• Represent the organization in installation, test, and functional forums with internal and external partners.
• Manage life cycle development of systems and OSS&E throughout life cycle of modified test systems.
• Develop and implement new technical applications or experimental processes to solve high-priority engineering problems.

Skills

Team leadership

Engineering management

Test & evaluation

OSS&E

F-16 systems

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

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About the Role

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Supervisory General Engineer (NH-0801-03) to work at the 896th Test Support Squadron (896 TSS/RNME) at Eglin Air Force Base.

In this position you will serve as an Instrumentation Engineering Section Chief with the responsibility of overseeing a team of engineers and technicians that applies engineering principles to plan, design, and integrate executable and sustainable airborne instrumentation solutions in support of Developmental and Operational Test and Evaluation.

Announcement Closes

10/15/2026

Typical 2026 salary range

$89,508 - $138,396 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

Areas of Consideration (AOC)

Department – wide (DoD)

Incentives

This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

Desired Skills

At least 5 years of progressive experience leading technical teams in a test and evaluation environment desired; with particular emphasis on applying modern technology such as AI or other digital tools to elevate team training and qualification processes.

At least 5 years of progressive experience managing team capacity and workload desired; with particular emphasis on balancing employee workloads, minimizing multitasking, and aligning day-to-day task execution with overarching program schedules.

At least 5 years of progressive experience driving continuous process improvement desired; with particular emphasis on leading lessons-learned programs and utilizing modern database or AI search tools to make historical technical data accessible to junior engineers.

Major Duties

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities, to include planning work, assigning tasks, evaluating performance, and recommending appointments, promotions, or reassignments.

Plans, organizes, and oversees the daily activities of the section by developing long-range goals, establishing internal policies, and optimizing personnel and equipment resources.

Serves as a senior technical consultant and expert in airborne instrumentation systems engineering, providing authoritative engineering advice and technical recommendations on advanced concepts.

Represents the organization in various installation, test, and functional forums, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal flights and external partners.

Manages and evaluates the life cycle development of systems, ensuring all T-2 modifications and airborne instrumentation projects meet cost, schedule, and supportability criteria.

Leads a disciplined engineering approach to maintain Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) throughout the life cycle of modified test systems.

Develops and implements new technical applications or experimental processes to resolve unique, complex, and high-priority engineering problems.

Reviews, prepares, and presents comprehensive oral and written reports on project statuses to all levels of leadership and stakeholders.

Identifies the need for special test support projects, establishes milestone schedules, and performs active follow-up actions to resolve engineering issues.

Mentors, coaches, and appraises engineering staff to support their career progression, cultivate long-term professional development, and meet mission requirements.

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

Professional engineering degree at the bachelor’s level from an ABET Accredited College or University

Must be able to obtain and maintain an APDP Level 2 (Practitioner) certification in Test & Evaluation within the standard 24-month grace period.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities, to include planning work, assigning tasks, evaluating performance, and recommending appointments, promotions, or reassignments.

Plans, organizes, and oversees the daily activities of the section by developing long-range goals, establishing internal policies, and optimizing personnel and equipment resources.

Serves as a senior technical consultant and expert in F-16 systems engineering, providing authoritative engineering advice and technical recommendations on advanced concepts.

Represents the organization in various installation, test, and functional forums, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal flights and external partners.

Manages and evaluates the life cycle development of systems, ensuring all T-2 modifications and airborne instrumentation projects meet cost, schedule, and supportability criteria.

Leads a disciplined engineering approach to maintain Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) throughout the life cycle of modified test systems.

Develops and implements new technical applications or experimental processes to resolve unique, complex, and high-priority engineering problems.

Reviews, prepares, and presents comprehensive oral and written reports on project statuses to all levels of leadership, including Air Force and Department of Defense stakeholders.

Identifies the need for special test support projects, establishes milestone schedules, and performs active follow-up actions to resolve engineering issues.

Mentors, coaches, and appraises engineering staff to support their career progression, cultivate long-term professional development, and meet mission requirements.

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.

ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC STRATEGIC HIRING GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED