Job Overview

If you’re interested in making the weapon concepts of the future a reality and preparing the US Air Force for tomorrow’s engagements, this job is for you.

This job announcement will be accepting candidate applications until 7 March 25. This announcement is open to U.S. Citizens. This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled as Senior General Engineer.

The ideal candidate will have deep technical depth planning and executing advanced weapon technology development and transitioning mature weapon technology into partner, inter-agency, and Joint weapon system acquisition programs. They will have deep technical knowledge related to the various weapon subsystems, a multidisciplinary focus related to system & platform integration, and operational context related to employment and military utility. They will have experience with Digital Material Management and Operations Analysis as it relates to Science and Technology (S&T). The ideal candidate will also have program management experience developing spend plans, managing obligations/expenditures, ensuring performance deliverables, managing integrated master schedules, developing contracting packages, and leading small high-performing teams in a highly classified environment.

Position duties include but are not limited to:

Senior General Engineer:

• Leads and manages the research, development, and demonstration of complex, advanced technologies for air-delivered weapon systems and subsystems.
• Manages the translation of requirements, plans, organizes, and directs research, development, and integration of work in functional areas including air-delivered weapons, aircraft/weapon integration, kill mechanisms, and weapon subsystems.
• Applies air-to-air and air-to-ground weapon employment experience, advanced theories, concepts, and principles associated with exploratory and advanced research and engineering development where little or no precedence exists.
• Builds interfaces with user and intelligence communities and applies operational experience to optimize technical development efforts to better meet user needs.
• Orchestrates joint and inter-agency working groups and meetings. Formulates short and long-term teaming/collaboration strategies across disciplines/organizations. Keeps higher management informed on team and portfolio progress.

Telework

No, this position is not eligible for telework opportunities

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing.
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The successful candidate must have the ability to attain the level of Practitioner in APDP Engineering and Technical Management (N). Applicants for this position must list any acquisition certifications in resume.
• Employee may be required to work overtime.
• PCS expenses if authorized, will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations; more information on PCS benefits/requirements may be found at the following link: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Must possess a professional science or engineering (S&E) degree from an accredited academic institution
• Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.
• Education must also be commensurate with OPM guidelines for the job series 0801. Please see link for education requirements: General Schedule Qualification Standards
• Must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the DR-02/GS-13 or equivalent grade level in other pay systems. Specialized experience is knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of engineering and their practical applications.
• Must file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.

Desired Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience with primary duties in aerial delivered weapon systems and subsystems research, development, demonstration, acquisition, and/or test and evaluation.
• At least 4 years of technical experience in related weapon systems/sub-systems technical areas, and a firm understanding of system engineering principles.
• Ability to proactively develop system capability and allocate technology component goals for future weapon system concepts meeting defined or expected warfighter requirements.
• Experience with budgeting, planning, milestone identification, milestone tracking, risk management, budget execution, reporting, and contractor interactions.
• Understanding of Digital Material Management and Operations Analysis as they relate to weapons development and collaborative environments.
• Experience interfacing and collaborating across the Department of Defense and Industry research, acquisition, and operational community.
• Experience leading cross-functional/multidisciplined teams to achieve significant milestones, execute test activities, and/or collaborate with transition partners.
• Experience preparing and briefing complex technical concepts to senior leadership and peers, in dynamic forums, to drive major project decisions.
• Experience cultivating a professional, respectful environment of cooperation, cohesion, and teamwork.
• Master of Science Degree in Engineering/Scientific program from an accredited school.

Additional Information

• Label application documents in the following format: Req No_78808_Last Name_First Name_Type of Document (Resume, Transcripts, SF 50).
• Include transcripts with submission. If the candidate is a current government employee, you must submit your most recent SF 50 and SF 50 showing date of last promotion.
• Include Acquisition Professional Development Program certifications in resume.
• If required documents are not submitted, your resume may not be considered.
• This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

(Req No. 78808)

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.