Call for Resumes for Scientist & Engineering (S&E) Direct Hire Authority Positions

United States

Call for Resumes for Science & Engineering Direct Hire Authority Opportunities - Closes December 31, 2025

Pay depends on position

Job Overview

This job posting may be used to fill anticipated DR, DO, DU, and DX Scientist and Engineering (S&E) permanent, modified term, or Flexible Length and Renewable Flexible Term vacancies with a full-time or part-time work schedule at various locations utilizing the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) approved by the Office of Personnel Management.

This direct hire authority is for Department of Defense’s Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratories (STRLs).

• Modified and Flexible Length and Renewable Flexible Term appointments may be extended or noncompetitively converted to a career appointment.
• Travel allowances, incentives and/or student loan repayment may or may not be offered.

Applications will be kept on file until December 31, 2025. You will have the opportunity to renew your submission when the next posting opens on 1 January 2026.

All applications and supporting documentation become the property of the Department of the Air Force and will not be returned once submitted.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

Yes

Required Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's or advanced degree (directly related to the duties of the position being filled) from an accredited academic institution.
• US Citizenship

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced academic degree desired.

(Requisition No 93692)

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Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) employs approximately 11,500 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and manages a $7 billion portfolio of investments. The lab supports external customers and partners with industry while investing in basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. As one integrated lab, AFRL seamlessly supports the Science & Technology needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force.