General Engineer - Direct Hire Authority

Job Posting at DHA Recruitment

The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical and professional engineering expertise for the planning, provisioning, conduct, evaluation, and reporting of open air, installed vehicle, system integration laboratory, and hardware-in-the-loop tests of air vehicles at Edwards AFB CA.

Responsibilities include serving as a Combined Test Force (CTF) Participant in the development of the overall plans such as the Test and Evaluation Master Plan, Test Plan, Test Cards, and other management and technical documents. The incumbent is responsible for implementing and executing an integrated approach to test activities. Develops and/or presents engineering and program review reports, and conducts briefings to local and higher-level command officials and domestic dignitaries as required. Participates in and provides integrated engineering support for source selections, requests for proposals, design reviews, test planning working groups, test plan technical and safety reviews, test card preparation and execution, and other test planning and execution activities.

Requirements include meeting one of the following qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement and providing documentation to support your qualifications. Basic requirements or individual occupational requirements must be met by using education to qualify, failure to submit the required documentation will result in you being rated ineligible. See sections on "College Transcripts" and "Foreign Education" below for required documentation.

Specialized experience is required at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Ideal candidates have exceptional interpersonal skills, strong leadership qualities, and experience contributing to technical teams. Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to process, categorize, and effectively communicate complex information are also required. Proactive and independently motivated to accomplish project tasks. Foundational knowledge in electrical or computer engineering, or software programming is preferred. A Private Pilot's License is a plus. One year of Engineer Experience is required.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) include knowledge of advanced concepts, principles, and techniques across multiple inter-related and integrated technical and test engineering disciplines, knowledge of combat aircraft avionics, armament, radar, sensor, survivability, or electronic warfare systems or related systems and subsystems, and knowledge of flight and laboratory air vehicles/missile test conduct, coordination, and supervision, data analysis/evaluation and applicable flight test truth sources, modeling/simulation, technical report preparation, and administrative aspects of flight test programs. Ability to plan and organize work, coordinate between various electronic/aerospace/mechanical engineering and test disciplines, and coordinate with other Air Force, DOD, and other domestic and foreign government agencies. Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions. Ability to maintain good working relations; provide project management oversight; and provide technical direction, leadership and training to matrixed engineers. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Part-time or unpaid experience is creditable based on the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education requirements include a degree in engineering, including differential and integral calculus and courses in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics. Combination of education and experience may also be considered. If using education to qualify, you must submit transcripts.

Foreign education may be used to meet the requirements. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection. This job announcement may close at any time - apply now! Direct Deposit is required for all federal employees.