Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrows Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Computer Scientist (NH-1550-03) to work at the 412 Test Wing, 412 Electronic Warfare Group, 445 Test Squadron/EWJI (412 TW/412 EWG/445 TS/EWJI) at Edwards Air Force Base in Edwards, CA.
NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
Full-time Air Force Civilian Service employees enjoy the below benefits, and more!
• Paid Time-Off:
o 11 Federal Holidays off per year
o Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment.
Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
o 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
• Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
• Retirement:
o Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
o 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
• Flexible work schedules and shift work may be available (depends on position)
• Employee assistance Programs
• Health and Wellness resources
• Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
• Many career enhancement and promotion opportunities
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.
Telework Information:
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed “Unscheduled Telework.”
Travel Requirements:
• Up to 25% Travel possible
This position has a typical 2024 salary range of $101,121 - $156,323 (includes locality).
Announcement Closes: 3 May 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST)
Position specific skills and experience desired in a potential candidate:
- 2 years of experience in C++ programming desired
- 2 years of experience in software integration utilizing middleware desired
- 2 years of experience in high performance computing and data science desired
Mission/Purpose:
In this position you would apply technical work and digital engineering to modeling and simulation systems that support developmental and operational test and evaluation (DT & E and OT & E) test programs. These systems consist of computer networks, system integration laboratories (SIL), and/or hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) facilities integrating digital and analog processors, cockpit displays and controls, mechanical and electrical interfaces, and operational flight program software. The software includes algorithms for navigation, ordinance targeting/delivery, flight controls, energy & propulsion management, communications, sensor imaging, and target locations and identification.
Major Duties:
• Conduct software development to enhance interoperability among networked simulation models and systems.
• Formulates simulation development plans that outline computer equipment needs for integrating digital and analog hardware, cockpit interface hardware, and the software design approach.
• Prepares technical documentation of simulator development and operation which describe, in detail, mechanization techniques, new or unique software algorithms, operations procedures, configuration control; presents test results; draws conclusions and makes recommendations.
• Performs technical and engineering work using classified information in various media and formats.
• Develops, prioritizes and reports on organization performance goals and objectives.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• U.S. Citizenship
• Obtain & maintain Security clearance
• This is a designated Drug Testing Position
• Education requirements (Check OPM Qualifications Standard and Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR))
• DAWIA Certification
• Proficient in C++ and Python for software development and customization.
• Practical experience with the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating system
• Subject to TDY approximately 30 days per year
• Must be able to program (various languages and protocols), integrate/manipulate models and generate computer networks for virtual, live, and constructive simulation of combat aircraft avionics, armament, or electronic warfare systems.
• Must have knowledge of concepts, principles, and techniques across multiple interrelated and integrated technical and test engineering disciplines
• Must have knowledge of flight and laboratory air vehicle/missile test conduct, coordination and supervision, data analysis/evaluation and applicable flight test truth sources, modeling and simulation, technical report preparation, and administrative aspects of flight test programs
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.