Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 03 MAR 2025.

The salary range for this position including Dayton, OH locality is DR-01 $56,245 - $107,991.

This position is only open to: US CITIZENS

Your application WILL NOT be considered if all required documents are not submitted. See list of required documents at the bottom of the announcement.

The Spectrum Warfare Systems Engineering Branch (AFRL/RYWD), Sensors Directorate seeks to hire an Entry-level RF Electronic Warfare Engineer, DR-01 (GS-07-GS-11 equiv) in Dayton, OH. For current government applicants, this position is open to candidates currently at the GS-05 (or equivalent grade) level eligible for promotion and/or current DR-01 (or equivalent grade) level candidates for reassignment.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the development, modeling, simulation, and evaluation of Radio Frequency Electronic Warfare sensors, countermeasure technologies, and systems to enhance the performance and survivability of aircraft.
• Supports laboratory, field/flight testing, and demonstration of advanced Electronic Warfare technologies and concepts.
• Collaborates with research groups across academia, industry, and the DoD for development of new and unique technology and assessment capabilities.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship
• Applicants must be able to meet the OPM Qualification Standards of the position being filled: 1 year of graduate-level education OR superior academic achievement (S.A.A.), which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership), OR 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-5 (or equivalent) grade. See this link for S.A.A. requirements .
• Position will be filled using occupational series within the SCIENTIST AND ENGINEERING career field.
• OPM Occupational Requirements:

Series 1520 (Mathematics Series)

Series 1550 (Computer Science Series)

Series 0854 and 0855 (All Professional Engineering Positions)

Series 1310 (Physics Series)

• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret with access to SCI and SAP security clearance, as condition of employment.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing.
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level/Tier 1 (Foundational) Non-Critical certification in Engineering and Technical Management (N); the selectee will have 36 months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained.
  *Applicants must list all completed APDP certifications in their resume.

Desired Qualifications

Desired experiences or background include:

• Radio-frequency systems, signals, components, and/or test equipment
• Radar and Electronic Warfare systems application and/or design
• Antenna design, characterization, and/or pattern measurement

When uploading documents please utilize the naming convention listed below. The Requisition Number is located at the bottom of the announcement.

• Resume (PDF): Req No_43745_Last Name_First Name_Resume
• Transcript: Req No_43745_Last Name_First Name_Transcript*
• SF-50: Req No_43745_Last Name_First Name_SF-50
  *If uploading multiple transcripts, naming convention should include "Transcript BS" or "Transcript MA" as applicable.
• Federal resume with relevant start and end dates in MM/DD/YY, per experience.
• Unofficial transcripts are required; redact all PII
• Most recent SF-50 for current federal employees; redact all PII

Requisition Number: 43745

Series

0854

0855

1310

1520

1550

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.