Space Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer, SSC/AAMX Job in Kirtland AFB, NM

Summary

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• The public

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

Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico is searching for a Space Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer for SSC/AAMX (NH-0801-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).

Description:
This engineer position is an amazing opportunity to directly support the Missile Defense Agency target launch vehicle mission. The engineer is empowered to plan and carryout out assignments for Missile Defense Agency launch vehicle projects concerning specialty engineering, environment, specs and standards, safety, manufacturing, productivity and mission assurance, which entail a variety of complicating factors, interaction with other engineering specializations, and consideration of the lifecycle of items/systems.

Ideal Candidate:
Professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is required. This position requires the engineer to plan and carryout out assignments for Missile Defense Agency launch vehicle projects concerning specialty engineering, environment, specs and standards, safety, manufacturing, productivity and mission assurance. In addition, the position requires the engineer to accomplish a variety of complicating factors, interaction with other engineering specializations, and consideration of the lifecycle of items/systems. Applies several diverse engineering practices, techniques, and processes to identify and resolve difficult issues, as well as ensure resolutions are consistent with program objectives, existing policies, and procedures.
Coordinates the various phases of work with other functional disciplines and interprets/translates engineering requirements into design characteristics and criteria. Formulates and explains recommendations or solutions to modify standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and techniques. Knowledgeable of processes and procedures related to program management and strategic planning activities needed to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints. Ability to encourage new ideas and innovations; manage personnel, financial and information resources strategically and build coalitions to achieve common goals.

Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of processes and procedures related to program management and strategic planning activities needed to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints.
2. Ability to encourage new ideas and innovations; manage human, financial and information resources strategically and build coalitions to achieve common goals.
3. Skill in working with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations
4. Ability to persuade others to accept recommendations, work toward an agreement, and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions.
5. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.
7. Ability to identify problems and use sound judgment and decisions to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• This position is designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• PCS funding is authorized.
• Position is eligible for telework 2-4 days a pay period.
• Position will close in 5 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first).
• A professional engineering degree at the bachelor’s level from an ABET accredited institution is required.
• Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
• This position is designated a CRITICAL APDP position.

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