A primary objective of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Space Vehicles Directorate (AFRL/RV) is the design, development and operations of spacecraft supporting cutting edge on-orbit experiments advancing and demonstrating critical space technologies. AFRL/RV is aggressively moving to adopt modern Digital Engineering and Model Based System Engineering (DE/MBSE) methodologies for the design and development of these space systems. To support this move to DE/MBSE, AFRL/RV is standing up an MBSE Corps; i.e. a team of systems engineers dedicated to applying MBSE to the development of AFRL/RV’s newest space experiment programs. AFRL/RV is seeking highly-motivated early career engineers interested in joining our MBSE Corps. As a member of the MBSE Corp, you will work directly with experienced spacecraft systems engineers on a current flight experiment program potentially leading up to supporting spaceflight operations.

Roles, responsibilities and duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Use of digital engineering tools to design, document, and execute space flight experiments leveraging cutting edge technology and techniques.
• Learning system design language (System Modeling Language) and organizational style standards, then apply knowledge to comprehensive design projects.
• Applying engineering techniques to assist in identifying and resolving technical issues related to Space Systems.
• Effectively working with MBSE Corp to enact rapid organizational process change.
• Designing processes to prepare technical data in the form of written reports, technical papers, and presentations for inter-service and professional audiences.
• Presenting system design information to management to determine the best manner of executing projects with a focus on requirement traceability and project performance.
• Engaging with operators to collect and organize system design information.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship
• Currently possess, or have the ability to get and maintain, a TS/SCI clearance
• Please visit ++https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf++ for more information on qualification requirements for engineering series.
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Desired Qualifications

• Preferred candidate will have experience/academic success with project design, documentation, and execution
• Preferred candidate will have experience/academic success with computer-based engineering analysis tools; e.g. ANSYS, CATIA, Solidworks, MATLAB, etc.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Team-based job experience (paid or volunteer) 
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with multidisciplinary teams in a highly dynamic environment.

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.