GENERAL ENGINEER-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY Job in Kirtland AFB, NM

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

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All candidates should have a strong background in professional engineering principles, working in teams, and a desire to make significant contributions to our nation's defense. This position exposes the engineer to the test and evaluation career field. As such, prior test experience is desired, but not required. Experience with Air Force nuclear certified aircraft and weapon systems, or experience with military aircraft systems and conventional weapons integration is also desired, but not required.


This engineer will support platform leads by coordinating with their team to complete technical analyses, draft test plans, test reports, and review documentation for technical adequacy. They will learn the intricacies of the nuclear certification as it applies to aircraft. The engineer will gain valuable experience towards a career in the nuclear community. This position also exposes the engineer to aircraft communications with stores utilizing MIL-STD-1553 communications. Experience with aircraft communication systems utilizing MIL-STD-1553 is not required.

DUTIES:

• Support a multidiscipline team in evaluating Air Force aircraft or other weapons delivery platforms for nuclear compatibility certification. Analyze systems and assess test results and other evidence for compliance with interface agreements and other standards to make certification recommendations to AFNWC certifying officials.
• Assess new designs and modifications to Air Force systems from impacts to nuclear compatibility certification. Formulate certification task requirements.
• Support platform leads to coordinate certification efforts with external agencies including Air Force System Program Offices (SPO), Air Force Major Command offices, and the National Nuclear Surety Administration.
• Support planning and conducting Aircraft Monitor and Control (AMAC) testing.
• Assess evidence and results across multiple engineering disciplines including systems engineering technical reviews, software assessments, simulations, and modeling.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework may be authorized.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Ability to obtain TOP SECRET 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.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Employee must meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements, which includes achieving Engineering and Technical Management “Practitioner” certification category within required timeframe after appointment.
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• In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, employee may be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

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Apply https://afcs.experience.crmforce.mil/s/registration?jobId=a05Rw0000000rIrIAI by 16 Dec 2024.
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age

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