General Engineer - Authority Security Clearance

Position: GENERAL ENGINEER - Direct Hire Authority with Security Clearance
Location: Eglin Air Force Base

Duties
* Performs professional engineering work by application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes to the acquisition, development, or sustainment of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.
* Functions as organization's technical specialist in engineering for critical systems and devices.
* Performs complex and comprehensive analysis and uses systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches to implement, develop, and document projects.
* Serves as a consultant and technical expert to senior subject matter specialists and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship is required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
* PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations. This is a Centrally Managed position under the Scientist and Engineer Career Field.
* This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD Acq Demo Homepage (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and Fact Sheet  
* Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
* Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
* Employee must maintain current certifications
* This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
* This position may require travel.
* The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position. Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:

Must have at least 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level or band or equivalent pay scale test and evaluating state-of-the-art weapon systems and cyber capabilities, providing quality installation and mission support, and serving as responsible stewards of our resources to deliver war-winning capabilities. It may have been gained in the private sector, volunteer service, military service, and/or government service, etc.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Senior Test Engineer within the Advanced Capabilities Flight of the 40th Flight Test Squadron is responsible for overall technical adequacy and technical approach for developmental test of fighter aircraft and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) enabled systems. Duties include managing test engineer workload and progress, training and equipping test control personnel, overseeing test process, and conducting test execution. Senior Test Engineers influence local policy and decision making and advises squadron and group leadership.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(KSAs):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services.
2. Knowledge of development testing and evaluation sufficient to apply experimental theories and new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.
3. Knowledge of integrated air-vehicles, ground systems, and support equipment sufficient to plan, design, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the development and/or sustainment of electronic systems or devices.
4. Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and other engineering disciplines.
5. Ability to devise and evaluate criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships for design approaches, and to assess the impact of new technology on current systems and processes.
6. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies.

-Graduate of recognized military Test Pilot School.

-Demonstrated competencies in flight test techniques for fighter aircraft.

-Experience in conducting test missions from a control room (Test Conductor, Test Director, Test Essential Specialist, etc)

- Experience with planning, executing, and reporting on flight test of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning enabled aircraft or aircraft systems.

- Experience with planning, executing, and reporting on flight sciences test campaigns to include…