General Engineers; NH-AEDC/TSS
Listed on 2026-10-31
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
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The Air Force Test Center is looking for Three (3) Full-Time General Engineers - Instrumentation, Data and Control Systems (&C) Asset Managers (NH-801-03) to work at the Air Force Test Center, 804th Test Group, Test Support Squadron (AEDC/804 TSS) at Arnold AFB, in Tullahoma, TN.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior professional engineer with systems engineering responsibility in assigned area(s). Considered the technical expert for the organization in general engineering assignments concerning (Instrumentation, Data Systems, & Controls); employee provides technical leadership in planning, analyzing, and evaluating efforts used to define total weapons systems/subsystem requirements, translate requirements into design criteria, evaluate alternative design approaches, and develop system specifications.
Work encompasses several phases of the development process in which the employee guides and evaluates the design and development activities of others.
Location:
Arnold AFB, TNTypical 2026 salary range: $89,508 to $ 138,370 per year (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.”Travel Requirements:
Up to 25% travel possible
Incentives:
This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
This position MAY be eligible for paid relocation (Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be paid). 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.
Must have requirements or may not be considered:- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
- May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
- The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
- Position requires a professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is required. Advanced degrees are preferred.
Skills:
- Three (3) plus years engineering experience related to instrumentation, data, controls, or other electrical/computer engineering emphasis area strongly desired
- Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams driving technical success of project efforts
- Strong background in instrumentation and data system knowledge utilized at Arnold, AFB is highly desired
- Serve as the &C technical lead and asset manager, maintaining awareness of asset condition, operational readiness, obsolescence, reliability, and modernization priorities.
- Provide technical guidance and oversight of the Test Operation and Sustainment (TOS) contractor as it relates to &C system maintenance, modification, and…
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