Job summary

The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment. To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here.

Major duties

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. All candidates should have a strong background in professional engineering principles, working in teams, and a desire to make significant contributions to our nation's defense. This position exposes the engineer to the test and evaluation career field. As such, prior test experience is desired, but not required. Experience with Air Force nuclear certified aircraft and weapon systems, or experience with military aircraft systems and conventional weapons integration is also desired, but not required. This engineer will support platform leads by coordinating with their team to complete technical analyses, draft test plans, test reports, and review documentation for technical adequacy. They will learn the intricacies of the nuclear certification as it applies to aircraft. The engineer will gain valuable experience towards a career in the nuclear community. This position also exposes the engineer to aircraft communications with stores utilizing MIL-STD-1553 communications. Experience with aircraft communication systems utilizing MIL-STD-1553 is not required. DUTIES: Support a multidiscipline team in evaluating Air Force aircraft or other weapons delivery platforms for nuclear compatibility certification. Analyze systems and assess test results and other evidence for compliance with interface agreements and other standards to make certification recommendations to AFNWC certifying officials. Assess new designs and modifications to Air Force systems from impacts to nuclear compatibility certification. Formulate certification task requirements. Support platform leads to coordinate certification efforts with external agencies including Air Force System Program Offices (SPO), Air Force Major Command offices, and the National Nuclear Surety Administration. Support planning and conducting Aircraft Monitor and Control (AMAC) testing. Assess evidence and results across multiple engineering disciplines including systems engineering technical reviews, software assessments, simulations, and modeling.

Qualification

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. To qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. 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

Education

To qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. 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

Evaluations

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