Test Engineer (NH-0855-02T03) 775 TS/ENV

Air Force Test Center; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); Presencial; USD 47.000 - 161.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Recruitment incentive

Relocation incentive

Descripción de la vacante

Air Force Test Center at Edwards AFB, CA, is seeking a Full-Time Test Engineer to support flight test and evaluation of new aircraft and subsystems. You will develop test plans, coordinate execution, and analyze results to determine system conformance with requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, Top Secret clearance, and willingness to travel up to 25%. Remote work is not indicated; DHA and incentives may be discussed with the selecting official.

Formación

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Top Secret security clearance required.
• 1-year probation or 2-year trial depending on position.

Responsabilidades

• Performs a wide variety of professional engineering duties associated with test and evaluation for specialized projects.
• Studies and interprets requirements and specifications to determine test factors and data to be obtained.
• Develops plans for conducting tests and coordinates phases of the test and evaluation process.
• Assesses and interprets test data, presents results with plots and tables, and compares with models.
• Develops metrics and interprets results to suggest changes to production methods and procedures.
• Participates in planning conferences, prepares management reports, and conducts technical presentations.

Conocimientos

Data analysis

Project leadership

Engineering experience

Educación

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

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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.

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Test Engineer (NH-0855-02T03) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Test Engineering Group, 775th Test Squadron (775 TS/ENV) at Edwards Air Force Base, CA.

The 775th Test Squadron’s mission is to provide accurate, operationally relevant test and evaluation for the United States Air Force and its allies. Engineers in the squadron direct the testing of state-of-the-art Air Force mission systems technology across multiple aircraft platforms in areas such as guidance, navigation, and identification; communications; electro-optical and infrared systems; directed energy; mission planning; radar; sensor fusion; and weapons integration.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a professional test engineer supporting flight test and evaluation of new or modified aircraft, subsystems, and support equipment fielded by the United States Air Force. The engineer applies multidisciplinary engineering principles and test management methods to develop test strategies, write test plans and procedures, coordinate test execution, monitor test events, analyze results, and assess whether systems meet operational and technical requirements.

Announcement Closes: 10/20/2026

Typical 2026 salary range: $47,490 - $161,313 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.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in a professional or academic engineering environment conducting tests to evaluate system requirements.
• Experience with data analysis and technical reporting.
• Experience with leading a project or a team of engineers.

Major Duties:

Performs a wide variety of professional engineering duties associated with administering test and evaluation (T&E) efforts for a specialized area within assigned projects/programs.

Studies and interprets requirements, specifications, and characteristics of the system under test to determine the specific factors to be considered, types of tests to be conducted, and data to be obtained.

Develops plans for conducting tests to evaluate system design and capability to meet established performance requirements, and coordinates the various phases of the test and evaluation process with other functional disciplines.

Assesses, evaluates, and compares test data and results with modeling and simulation results, system performance and mission requirements, and test plan objectives. Presents the outcome in the form of plots, tables, and other graphic representation.

Develops metrics and interprets analysis and results to ascertain needed changes or modifications to production methods, procedures, and/or approaches.

Evaluates and recommends procedures and innovative techniques and methods to achieve goals.

In support of engineering reviews and/or panels, develops evaluations and technical justifications of feasibility, practicability, and technical soundness.

Participates in planning conferences, prepares management reports, and conducts technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action..

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.

Obtain & maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

This is a designated drug testing position.

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.

Ability to synthesize concepts, principles, and practices across technical and test engineering disciplines.

Knowledge of professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, materials, and equipment to effectively apply multidisciplinary engineering theories, procedures, and techniques to test and evaluation activities.

Knowledge to perform the requirements planning, coordination, test direction, data collection, analysis, and reporting of results for a wide variety of test projects.

Skill in planning and organizing test activities, analyzing test data to verify item/system meets established performance requirements, and in providing thorough and precise information to management.

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.

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