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 Supervisory Aerospace Engineer (NH-0861-03) to work at the 96 Test Wing, Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office (AFSEO) at Eglin AFB in Valparaiso, FL.
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
To learn more about our benefits, check out the following link:
https://simplebooklet.com/230809aftcbenefitstrifold_v5_
Incentives:
• This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment, relocation incentives (PCS costs MAY be paid), and/or a Student Loan Repayment (SLR) incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official
Telework Information:
• up to 80% telework possible (must reside in the local area)
Travel Requirements:
• Up to 25% Travel possible
Remote/Alternate Workplace information:
• This position has been approved for the potential for remote work and duty location MAY be negotiated after selection. Occasional TDY’s to the home location (Installation mentioned in paragraph 3 above) MAY be required. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
This position has a typical 2024 salary range of $103,409 - $134,435 (includes locality).
Announcement Closes: 1 June 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST)
Position specific skills and experience desired in a potential candidate:
- Master’s degree in an engineering discipline desired. To include engineering management or systems engineering.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships for success.
- We are looking for a candidate with proven problem-solving abilities, coupled with the proactive skill of anticipating and mitigating potential issues. The capacity to foresee problems and take preemptive measures is essential for success in this role, ensuring smooth operations and effective problem resolution.
Mission/Purpose:
We test and evaluate state-of-the-art weapon systems, provide quality installation and mission support, and serve as responsible stewards of our resources to deliver war-winning capabilities.
Major Duties:
- Plans, prioritizes, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
- Delivers presentations on program status to leadership and represents the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
- Performs Professional aerospace engineering work.
- Manages the Civilian Recognition program.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain & maintain Security clearance
- A professional engineering degree at the bachelor’s level from an ABET accredited institution in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- This position is subject to approximately 30 days of travel per year.
- This position has been designated as an Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). This position has been designated as a Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The selectee must meet, or be capable of achieving the APDP certification as designated on the position description within the defined grace period for that certification level after assignment. This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months.
- Knowledge of the theories, concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, and materials of professional aerospace engineering, and knowledge of other engineering disciplines to effectively apply engineering theories, principles, and concepts to areas of responsibility.
- Knowledge of the principles of planning, program management, and standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization.
- 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.
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
Air Force Test Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We recognize diversity encompasses many parts of one’s identity including but not limited to race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability status, and veteran status. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success.