Aerospace Engineer

About the Air Force Test Center:
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! At Air Force Civilian Service, we don’t just support the mission — we help shape the future of national defense through discovery, innovation, and unwavering dedication.

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Aerospace Engineer (NH-0861-03) to work at 96 Test Wing, Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office (96 SK/SKC) at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. In this position you will serve as a professional aerospace engineer in support of the acquisition, development, or sustainment of aircraft weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment. The position is responsible for work related to the integration of the aeronautics and astronautics sciences within the broad arena of aviation and space exploration and is accountable for engineering assignments concerning the integration of the aeronautics and astronautics sciences within the broad arena of aviation and space exploration.

Establishes preliminary design and performance characteristics and engineering responsibility extends through development to final approval for production and service use.

Typical 2026 salary range: $89,508 - $138,370 per year based on experience (includes locality).

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

Direct Hire Authority: 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.

• 2 years of Air Vehicle Flight Dynamics
• 2 years of Wind tunnel testing experience
• 2 years flight test experience, technical writing skills, and Python coding

• Support the S&C work unit's tasks related to aircraft-store compatibility for the ACC, AFTC, Global Strike; F-15/F-16/F-35/B-21/B-1, etc.
• Support flight testing activities at Eglin AFB, Edwards AFB,
• Support aircraft-store wind tunnel testing (Arnold Engineering Development Center)
• Assist with the development of mass property data for USAF aircraft weight & balance loading manuals
• Liaison with S&C engineers representing aircraft and weapon manufacturing companies
• Attend weekly planning meetings with other AFSEO divisions
• Attend Test Planning Working Group (TPWG) meetings locally or at TDY locations
• Write engineering rationale/technical reports to support aircraft-store certification and flight testing
• Assist with the development of software tools to improve the S&C process

• U.S. Citizenship (Required)
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD STATEMENT: (Required) – For All Positions Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless…