Summary
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Duties
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DUTIES:
- Coordinates and communicates with multiple System Program Offices to inform all aspects of nuclear effects testing with relevant survivability analyses, data collection, and mitigation strategies
- Develop strategic plan for future nuclear effects testing
- Coordinate with test facilities and contract support to execute nuclear effects testing
- Provide SME support to test infrastructure modernization and exercises
- Review test plans/reports
- Analyze test data & create findings report
- Recommendation of equipment upgrades and/or test protocol modification based on hardness data analytics
- Contribute to current and future policy and guidance
- Travel for test execution and planning
SKILLS:
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multiple teams
- Familiarity with general radiofrequency (RF) testing, radiation testing (SEE, total dose, pulsed gamma, neutron), thermal coupon testing and analysis
- Experience using principles of systems engineering and data analytics to execute survivability and effectiveness assessments of complex systems
- Knowledge of system relevant military standards
- Highly desired: 3-5 years of engineering or scientific discipline in the following areas: Electrical Engineer, Test Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Physicist, Nuclear Engineer, Operational Research and/or Mathematics/Statistics
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Telework may be authorized.
- Must be TS/SCI eligible. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
- Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
- This is an Air Force Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
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- This position will be coded under the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP), Test and Evaluation Practitioner Level certification.
- This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months.
- Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall.
- Incumbent may be required to report to work during base exercises, contingencies, or emergency situations and overtime/comp time/credit hours may be required to accomplish assigned duties.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
Qualifications
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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 a wide range of multidisciplinary 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 engineering methodologies sufficient to apply experimental theories and/or new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.
3. Knowledge of systems engineering practices and procedures as they pertain to sustainment, modification, logistics, and production management principles, concepts, policies, and systems.
4. Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; of standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and of other engineering disciplines used in support of sustainment, modification, and maintenance programs.
5. Ability to devise and evaluate criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships for design approaches; to assess the impact of new technology on current systems and processes; and to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, form conclusions, and devise and recommend solutions to problems.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Required Documents
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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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HOW TO APPLY:
When applying at the link below, please use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
Apply at https://afcs.experience.crmforce.mil/s/registration?jobId=a0583000000He0CAAS by June 20, 2024.
If you have questions about this position or about the application process, please contact Arlene Pando AFNWC Recruitment Specialist, at arlene.pando@us.af.mil
To find all current job and internship opportunities at the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, visit the AFNWC webpage at: https://www.afnwc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
Next steps
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