Supervisory Aerospace Engineer

The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow’s Air Force is tested! Long considered the "Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe", AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front.

Join our team today and make Aerospace history! The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) empowers civilian professionals to grow their careers while supporting the mission of the Department of the Air Force (DAF). Bring your talent to a team that values innovation, expertise, and service - and where your work directly contributes to mission success.

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Supervisory Aerospace Engineer / Computational Aeromechanics Teams Lead (NH-0861-03) to work at the 96 Test Wing, Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office (96 SK) at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the team lead/branch chief in the Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office (AFSEO) for the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) methodology and analysis.

In this position you will initiate, manage and conduct continuing studies and projects involving the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles and processes using CFD methodology to support weapon systems and aerospace vehicle acquisition and operation. You will also lead AFSEO work related to CFD modeling, simulation and analysis application (MS&A) in support of the AFSEO aircraft/store certification projects.

Valparaiso, FL (Eglin Air Force Base)

$89,508 - $138,370 per year based on experience (includes locality). "If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position."

Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".

Up to 25% travel possible.

• This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
• This position MAY be eligible for a Student Loan Repayment (SLR) incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

• A professional engineering degree at the bachelor’s level from an ABET accredited institution in Aerospace Engineering
• Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position
• U.S. Citizenship

• 2 years experience with modeling/simulation software tools and workflows relevant to CFD work.
• Written/oral Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience writing technical papers/giving technical presentations, particularly to leadership.
• Strong Interpersonal skills:
  Ability to lead, motivate, and guide personnel.

• Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates. Manages personnel resources to meet cost and schedule objectives.
• Coordinates closely with organization's engineering disciplines to address/deliver required CFD results.
• Manages allocations of High-Power Computing (HPC) Resources to support CFD analyses.
• Plans and organizes annual CFD Workshops to foster collaboration…