Job Overview

**Does missiles, rockets and munitions strike a spark in you? Then come join our world-class scientists & engineers at the Munitions Directorate. We will be accepting candidate submissions until 28 February. **

The AFRL Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW) seeks to hire a Mid-Level Senior Engineer, DR-0801-03 (GS-14 equivalent) as the Lead Science & Technology Systems Engineer in the Science & Technology Division (RWT), Eglin AFB in Valparaiso, Florida.

Experience in the following: As leader, the successful candidate is expected to have experience in conducting and leading complex research, understanding and applying system engineering principles, and motivational skills for growing a robust system engineering culture. Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the DR-02/GS-13 or equivalent grade level Specialized Experience in applying system engineering principles and tools in the development of munition technology (Ordnance, Guidance, Seekers, Propulsion, Modeling & Simulation, or Testing) and/or development of weapon systems (Air-to-Air Missiles, Air-to-Surface Munitions, weapon support equipment or artillery).

Position duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as the RWT Systems Engineer. Leads, promotes, and enables complex professional engineering and scientific work involving the application of multidisciplinary engineering fields such as: electronics, mechanical, systems, aerospace, and/or other engineering disciplines to plan, organize, direct and coordinate significant and complex research projects and/or processes.
• Resolves multi-faceted problems spanning multiple disciplines.
• Leads research and/or other professional and scientific efforts to ensure quality and relevant technical oversight, including safety management systems.
• Provides technical guidance to research and/or scientific teams to foster collaboration, promote synergy, encourage innovation, and ensure scientific rigor.
• Develops innovative approaches and solutions that exploit emerging technology and foster an environment of technology exploitation.
• Cultivates and sustains a professional atmosphere of cooperation, cohesion and teamwork.
• Communicates, collaborates, and provides counsel to HQ AF, MAJCOMS, COCOMS, HQ AFRL, other services, universities, and industry both nationally and internationally.
• Authors, publishes, and directs authoritative technical reports, articles, papers, and presentations to be presented to internal and external senior leaders and officials, as well as, at professional conferences.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Required Qualifications

• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement to include education and required length of experience.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Being eligible to obtain and maintain a TS SCI security clearance. This is a drug testing position.
• This has been designated as an acquisition coded position, Tier 2 - Practioner, Non-Critical APDP in Engineering & Technology Management.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: You must meet the following qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement and provide documentation to support your qualifications.

To view qualifying educational requirements and specialized experience click on the following link:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF

AND

Click on the following links to view the occupational requirements for this position:

Engineering : https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

To qualify at the DR-3 GS-14 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, which must include the following experience: in conducting and leading complex research, understanding and applying system engineering principles, and motivational skills for growing a robust system engineering culture.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

• Individuals must have one year of specialized experience, at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent.

For more information related to required qualifications for 0800 series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Engineering & Technical Management (N).
• Applicants for this position must list any acquisition certifications and status as an acquisition corps member in their resume.

When applying for vacant positions, applicants must verify that all required documents, as listed in the vacancy announcement, are complete and attached to the application prior to submitting the application package for consideration, thereby decreasing the chances of non-referral to the hiring manager for consideration.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with the technical areas below:

• Experience using System Engineering principles in leading multidisciplinary technical teams of military and civilian scientists and engineers through significant uncertainty with limited guidance/oversight to execute complex munition S&T/R&D programs.
• Experience leading strategic development planning for S&T/R&D initiatives, including responsibility for independently setting goals/objectives, defining technology challenges/gaps, leading concept ideation to close technology gaps, and leading the execution planning, including identifying required financial, manpower, and/or facility resources .
• Experience leading S&T/R&D technical execution, including responsibility for requirements generation, resource allocation, coordination, collaboration, test planning and execution, documentation, and information release.
• Experience leading diverse, multi-disciplinary teams to implement systems engineering best practices, including establishing and managing Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), Technical Performance Measures (TPMs), technical risks, model-based systems engineering, and digital engineering tools and environments.
• Experience building coalitions and consensus with industry, academia, MAJCOMs, Allies, stakeholders, and partners to mature and transition technology concepts.
• Experience with laboratory operations and associated processes, safety, and quality.
• Air Force System Engineering Certification.
• Master’s degree/PhD in a technical field from an accredited university/institute.

Additional Information

• This announcement may be used to fill vacancies for 120 days after the closing date.
• Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Include all APDP Acquisition Certification(s) in the resume.
• Provide transcripts with submission.
• If you are a current government employee, include the most recent SF 50 (redact all personally identifiable information, i.e. SSAN, DOB, etc.)
• If transcripts and I/A most recent SF 50 are not included, the candidate will not be referred.

(Requisition # 50559)

Series

0801

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.