About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time General Engineer (NH-0801-03) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Electronic Warfare Group, 445th Test Squadron-Operating Location (445 TS/EWJO-OL) at Nellis Air Force Base.
The primary purpose is to apply technical work and professional engineering to modeling and simulation systems that support developmental and operational test and evaluation (DT&E and OT&E) test programs, as well as High End Advanced Tactics, Training, & Test (HEAT3). These simulation systems consist of distributed computer networks integrating digital and analog processors, cockpit displays and controls, mechanical and electrical interfaces, and operational flight program software. Cover the ability to lead a test & engineering team responsible for planning, executing, analyzing, and reporting on test & training programs. These programs include advanced weapon systems (i.e., 4th and 5th Gen fighters, and beyond) operating within a representative synthetic battle-space that incorporate linked high fidelity human-in-the-loop cockpit simulators on the red and blue sides.
Announcement Closes: 9/22/2026.
Location: Nellis, NV (Nellis Air Force Base)
Typical 2026 salary range: $91,427 - $141,337 per year (includes locality)
Travel Requirements: Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY) approximately 60 days per year by military or commercial aircraft.
Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD)
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 a Student Loan Repayment (SLR) incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
Desired Skills:
- 1 year of experience in computer programming desired.
- 1 year of experience with Linux Operating Systems desired.
- 1 year of experience controlling or supporting aircraft operations or test desired.
- 1 year of experience with Joint Simulation Environment operations desired.
Major Duties:
- Ensure an integrated approach to modeling and simulation activities applied to test & high end training.
- Participate in, and ensure integrated test program support for design reviews, Test Plan Working Groups (TPWG), and other test planning activities.
- Lead the contractor workforce in data collection, reduction, analysis & reporting of simulation tests and training events.
- Develop, prioritize and reports on organization performance goals and objectives. Develop operating procedures, test plans, and test reports within required suspense dates established by management.
- As a project leader and technical expert, project performance is evaluated and tracked. Identify and resolve problems of a conflicting or obscure nature, taking positive corrective action.
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
- Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.
- This is a drug testing designated position.
- A professional engineering degree at the bachelor’s level from an ABET accredited institution. (Check OPM Qualifications Standard and Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR))
- Obtain & maintain DAU Level II for Test and Evaluation.
- Knowledge of concepts, principles, and techniques across multiple interrelated and integrated technical and test engineering disciplines applied to human-in-the-loop simulators of advanced aircraft weapon systems (4th, 5th gen and beyond). Ability to apply advanced sensor and weapon systems expertise, to develop and operate test events for complex integrated live virtual and constructive battlespace test events.
- Technical knowledge of combat aircraft avionics, armament, electronic warfare systems, and related subsystems, including mission planning systems and procedures. Knowledge of the methods, principles, practices, and programs related to development of instructional materials, and training resources to support briefings of advanced weapon systems PVI and tactics information.
- Knowledge of combat air vehicles, EO/IR/RF weapons & sensors, EW, & signature management with respect to operational flight test planning, execution, and data reduction. Proficient in flight test conduct, coordination, supervision, and data analysis/evaluation as compared with applicable truth sources and model data. Experienced in technical report generation and administrative aspects of flight test programs. Skilled in the use of a variety of computer applications and software, to include high fidelity simulators, sufficient to meet desired test objectives and demonstrate/employ flying procedures and maneuvers in mission training and test events.
***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/what-to-include
Please send resumes to: 412th Electronic Warfare Group Recruiting Workflow: 412EWG.EW.Recruiting@us.af.mil with the subject line "EWJO-OL, NH-0801-03".
ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC STRATEGIC HIRING GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED