Job Overview

• Serves as the Chief of the Engine Integrity Branch at AFRL/RQTI at WPAFB, OH.
• Supervises the day-to-day operations of the branch, up to approximately 20 civilian and military. Trains, evaluates, awards employees.
• Plans, organizes, and directs engine integrity S&T development efforts that encompass USAF and joint service projects, and advanced design, analysis and experimentation.
• Appraises existing and emerging technology for applicability and alignment with the Division and Directorate needs.
• Coordinates research efforts with other USAF and government organizations to include: Navy, Army, DoD, DoE, FAA, and NASA.
• Promotes a culture where Intellectual Property (IP) is developed, documented, protected and rewarded.
• Reviews technical publications as part of the Directorate process.
• Utilizes scientific/engineering knowledge to assist in technology transfer, transition, or commercialization.
• Acquisition Requirements: This is an APDP position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Engineering & Technical Management (N).
• Supports Division Chief, Principal Scientist and Chief Engineer on future division technical strategy.

• Oversees Turbine Division Test and Evaluation Process for the RQT Chief Engineers.

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

Yes

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first‐year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress‐strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
• At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, DR‐02/DR-03, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Desired Qualifications

• An advanced degree of Master’s or Ph.D. Is highly desirable.
• Experience with execution and/or management of in-house 6.2 research, familiarity with 6.1 research.
• Experience with project management, familiarity with program management.
• Demonstrated experience to build and lead teams.
• Explaining (verbally and written) complex processes to both senior leadership and employees.

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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.