GENERAL ENGINEER-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
Summary For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
Once on the Air Force Civilian Careers website, click LEARN MORE ABOUT DIRECT HIRE JOBS and click on the LinkedIn icon located under To learn more about current and future Direct Hire opportunities please follow us on LinkedIn Information regarding opportunities, how to submit your resume and your contact information may be located on the Air Force Civilian Careers LinkedIn site.
Responsibilities For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
NOTE:
This position's duty location is at AFNWC Kirtland AFB NM and has very limited and infrequent teleworking (situational/emergency only).
DUTIES:
Develop future weapon concepts, conduct engineering design trade studies, and analyze the performance of those concepts.
Generate potential requirements for the Warfighter.
Identifies areas for technical maturation.
Apply critical thinking skills to find novel solutions to complex problems with multiple competing considerations.
Plan and execute dynamic projects that vary from quick-turn 90-day studies to multi-year efforts.
Provide independent, analytical assessments to address emerging military capability gaps and warfighter needs.
Serve as a lead and expert in technical work involving the application of advanced theories, concepts, and principles related to development or sustainment of systems related to Advanced Studies and Analysis.
Provide expert advice to senior colleagues and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations.
Coordinate, communicate, and collaborate with multiple agencies and across Department of Defense and Department of Energy to inform all aspects of data collection and analysis and to report results.
Write reports and create presentations showing results, findings, and conclusions for distribution and briefings throughout the nuclear community.
Plan, organize, and oversee the activities of the team including review and approval of plans and reports.
Reviews all engineering documents.
SKILLS:
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multiple teams.
At least 3 years of experience using principles of systems engineering and data analytics to execute survivability and effectiveness assessments of complex systems.
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
Highly qualified candidates will have experience in ballistic missile design, cruise missile design, design and theory of radars, engagement / survivability modeling, or weapon lethality assessments.
Highly desired:
At least 3 years of engineering or scientific discipline experience in the following areas:
Physics, Aerospace / Nuclear / Mechanical / Electrical / Materials / Chemical / Computer - Engineering, Operational Research and/or Mathematics/Statistics.
Highly desired:
Demonstrated experience in working effectively with multiple DoD, academic and private industry organizations.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
To qualify as an engineer, employee must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions:
https:
//www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.
pdf.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1.
Knowledge of a wide range of multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services.
2.
Knowledge of development engineering methodologies sufficient to apply experimental theories and/or new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.
3.
Knowledge of systems engineering practices and procedures as they pertain to sustainment, modification, logistics, and production management principles, concepts, policies, and systems.
4.
Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; of standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and of other engineering disciplines used in support of sustainment, modification, and maintenance programs.
5.
Ability to devise and evaluate criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships for design approaches; to assess the impact of new technology on current systems and processes; and to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, form conclusions, and devise and recommend solutions to problems.
Education To qualify as an engineer, employee must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions:
https:
//www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.
pdf Additional Information This position is an NH-801-03 position which has a typical 2023 salary range of $83,634 - $129,285.
(Engineers:
0801, 0830, 0855, 0854, or others can apply - see skill listing) Candidates should have a strong background in professional engineering, scientific principles, methods, and techniques to effectively apply advanced scientific theories and practices across multiple weapon systems and platforms.
Furthermore, the candidate will assess the impact of emerging technology on current systems and processes to formulate recommendations and solutions for future systems.
Recommended Skills Thermodynamics Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Vibrations Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Once on the Air Force Civilian Careers website, click LEARN MORE ABOUT DIRECT HIRE JOBS and click on the LinkedIn icon located under To learn more about current and future Direct Hire opportunities please follow us on LinkedIn Information regarding opportunities, how to submit your resume and your contact information may be located on the Air Force Civilian Careers LinkedIn site.
Responsibilities For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
NOTE:
This position's duty location is at AFNWC Kirtland AFB NM and has very limited and infrequent teleworking (situational/emergency only).
DUTIES:
Develop future weapon concepts, conduct engineering design trade studies, and analyze the performance of those concepts.
Generate potential requirements for the Warfighter.
Identifies areas for technical maturation.
Apply critical thinking skills to find novel solutions to complex problems with multiple competing considerations.
Plan and execute dynamic projects that vary from quick-turn 90-day studies to multi-year efforts.
Provide independent, analytical assessments to address emerging military capability gaps and warfighter needs.
Serve as a lead and expert in technical work involving the application of advanced theories, concepts, and principles related to development or sustainment of systems related to Advanced Studies and Analysis.
Provide expert advice to senior colleagues and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations.
Coordinate, communicate, and collaborate with multiple agencies and across Department of Defense and Department of Energy to inform all aspects of data collection and analysis and to report results.
Write reports and create presentations showing results, findings, and conclusions for distribution and briefings throughout the nuclear community.
Plan, organize, and oversee the activities of the team including review and approval of plans and reports.
Reviews all engineering documents.
SKILLS:
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multiple teams.
At least 3 years of experience using principles of systems engineering and data analytics to execute survivability and effectiveness assessments of complex systems.
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
Highly qualified candidates will have experience in ballistic missile design, cruise missile design, design and theory of radars, engagement / survivability modeling, or weapon lethality assessments.
Highly desired:
At least 3 years of engineering or scientific discipline experience in the following areas:
Physics, Aerospace / Nuclear / Mechanical / Electrical / Materials / Chemical / Computer - Engineering, Operational Research and/or Mathematics/Statistics.
Highly desired:
Demonstrated experience in working effectively with multiple DoD, academic and private industry organizations.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
To qualify as an engineer, employee must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions:
https:
//www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.
pdf.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1.
Knowledge of a wide range of multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services.
2.
Knowledge of development engineering methodologies sufficient to apply experimental theories and/or new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.
3.
Knowledge of systems engineering practices and procedures as they pertain to sustainment, modification, logistics, and production management principles, concepts, policies, and systems.
4.
Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; of standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and of other engineering disciplines used in support of sustainment, modification, and maintenance programs.
5.
Ability to devise and evaluate criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships for design approaches; to assess the impact of new technology on current systems and processes; and to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, form conclusions, and devise and recommend solutions to problems.
Education To qualify as an engineer, employee must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions:
https:
//www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.
pdf Additional Information This position is an NH-801-03 position which has a typical 2023 salary range of $83,634 - $129,285.
(Engineers:
0801, 0830, 0855, 0854, or others can apply - see skill listing) Candidates should have a strong background in professional engineering, scientific principles, methods, and techniques to effectively apply advanced scientific theories and practices across multiple weapon systems and platforms.
Furthermore, the candidate will assess the impact of emerging technology on current systems and processes to formulate recommendations and solutions for future systems.
Recommended Skills Thermodynamics Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Vibrations Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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