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Flight Test Engineer - Electronic Warfare (EW) Technical Expert (NH-0801-04)

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About the Role:

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Flight Test Engineer - Electronic Warfare (EW) Technical Expert (NH-0801-04) to work at the 412TW, Electronic Warfare Group, 771 Test Squadron (412EWG/771TS) at Edwards Air Force Base.        

This position is an Electronic Warfare (EW) Technical Expert for the 771st Flight Test Squadron. This position is the focal point for the EW Group to achieve and maintain a national reputation for superior EW test methods and analysis. They are the subject matter expert in the application of Test and Evaluation processes outlined in AFI 99-103, demonstrating expertise in test planning, provisioning, execution, analysis and reporting of current and future national and international weapon systems. Specifically, they will develop, document and improve the EW test process; provide technical leadership and will be responsible for the technical development of EW engineers; developing test infrastructure; and representing the AFTC in technical matters related to EW Test & Evaluation (T&E).

Announcement Length/Closes: 14 Days

Location: Edwards Air Force Base, CA

Typical 2026 salary range: $146,632 - $197,200 per year (includes Locality)

Travel Requirements: Up to 60 days

  • Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD)

Desired Skills:

-10+ years of Electronic Warfare (EW) Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) experience.

- Experience training and developing strong technical EW personnel.

- Works well with a variety of individuals, CTFs and SPOs to move programs forward.

Major Duties:

- Provide technical assistance and expertise to 771st Test Squadron (TS) EW personnel matrixed to the various test squadrons and other AFTC organizations as well as the EW Group, 412 TW, Air Force, and DoD.

-Provide technical leadership to approximately 100 civilian and military personnel engaged in executing the responsibilities assigned to the 771 TS.

- Lead verification and validation (V&V) activities for EW Group facilities. Coordinate identification of requirements for upgrades to Group T&E facilities.

- Develop and implement policies, performance goals, and management programs for technical aspects of EW Group operation in accordance with the EW Group business plan.

-Represent the EW Group, 412 TW, and AFTC on all matters concerning the test and evaluation of EW systems under test. Maintains currency in EW, Low Observable, and test-related technical areas by participating in working groups, seminars, and symposia.

- The nature of this position requires the development and application of advanced engineering processes to test article evaluation.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest
  • Must have expert knowledge of Electronic Warfare and expertise in electronics engineering with a high level of specialized knowledge in many of the following areas, plus expertise in applying Modeling and Simulation (M&S) to these areas; sensing systems, sensor fusion, countermeasure techniques and systems, aircraft operational characteristics as related to survivability, capabilities of enemy and friendly threat systems (surface-to-air missiles, anti-aircraft artillery, air-to-air missiles) and associated radar systems, Radar Cross section (RCS) measurement and RCS reduction and low observable systems.
  • Must have ability to plan and execute a complete and comprehensive test and evaluation of the survivability and overall mission effectiveness of air vehicles by efficiently using multiple test facilities/resources.
  • Must have ability to guide a team of engineers through the resolution of complex technical, resource and logistics challenges/issues related to the testing of electronic warfare, avionics computer hardware/software, integrated avionics systems, radar or other airborne sensors.

 

***Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.*** Learn more about the new resume requirements at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.

 

 Please send resumes to: 412EWG.EW.Recruiting@us.af.mil

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