Description:
Information regarding opportunities, how to submit your resume and your contact information is located on the Air Force Civilian Careers LinkedIn site.In this position you will serve as a senior professional aerospace engineer in support of the acquisition, development, or sustainment of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment. Responsible for work related to the integration of the aeronautics and astronautics sciences within the broad arena of aviation and space exploration.
Requirements:
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here .In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional Engineering Series, Individual Occupational Requirements located here.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is described as experience in technical/acquisition (or similar areas) program/project leadership, flight test or aerospace engineering analysis experience, experience/familiarity with common industry project/portfolio management tools.
Position specific skills and experience desired in a potential candidate:
Test Manager: Two (2) years of working on space system performance, hi-velocity projectile dynamics, or multi-spectral imaging Two (2) years of test and evaluation experience Advanced degree in applicable STEM disciplines Test Analyst: Two (2) years test analyst/technical reporting Proficiency with MatLab, Python, or other coding/analysis tools Modeling and Simulation software such as CFD, FEA, STK or similar packages
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Knowledge of professional aerospace 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 aerospace vehicles, systems, equipment, and components.
4. Knowledge of other engineering disciplines and standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures.
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.
Apr 10, 2024;
from:
usajobs.gov