What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aerospace Test Engineer position at Air Force Civilian Service?
About the Air Force Test Center: The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow’s 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! About the Role: The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Aerospace Test Engineer (NH-0861-03) to work at the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) 717th Test Squadron in Tullahoma, Tennessee at Arnold Air Force Base. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior professional aerospace engineer in support of the acquisition, development, or sustainment of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment. The position is responsible for work related to the integration of the aeronautics and astronautics sciences within the broad arena of aviation and space exploration. Considered the technical specialist for the organization in aerospace engineering assignments concerning Propulsion Systems; employee provides technical leadership and management to ensure project/program success. Work encompasses several phases of the development process in which the employee guides and evaluates the design and development activities of others. (If changes are made to the M/P section of the SPRD then this section will need to be updated) APPLY NOW! THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME! Location: Tullahoma, TN (Arnold Air Force Base) Typical 2025 salary range: $88,621 - $137,000 per year (includes locality) Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible Incentives: This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official. Direct Hire Authority: 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.
Desired Skills: - Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. - Position requires a professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is required. Advanced degrees are preferred. - Desired 5 years experience in test and evaluation and/or 5 years experience in leading teams. - May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. Major Duties: - Performs professional aerospace engineering work involved in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes to the acquisition, development, or sustainment of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment. - Functions as the organization’s technical specialist in design and development engineering for critical systems and subsystems. - Performs complex and comprehensive analysis and uses systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approaches to implement, develop, and document projects. - Serves as a consultant and technical expert to senior subject matter specialists, agency and/or Department of Defense (DoD) officials responsible for broad program operations. Qualifications/Requirements: - U.S. Citizenship - Obtain & maintain Security clearance - Education requirements (if applicable) (Check OPM Qualifications Standard and Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR)) - Knowledge of professional aerospace 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. - Knowledge of development testing and evaluation sufficient to apply experimental theories and new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment. - Knowledge of integrated air-vehicles, ground systems, and support equipment sufficient to plan, design, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the development and/or sustainment of aerospace vehicles, systems, equipment, and components. Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off: - 11 Federal Holidays off per year - 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 - 13 sick days per year (104 hours) Retirement: - Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching Health & Wellness: - Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family - Flexible Spending Account - Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: - Family and Medical Leave Act - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: - Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities - Career enhancement and promotion opportunities To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/230809aftcbenefitstrifold_v5_. Federal Resume Tips: https://afciviliancareers.com/PDF/FederalResumeWriting.pdf https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/ To receive additional information about current and future job openings with Air Force Civilian Service, please register at www.AFciviliancareers.com and click “Subscribe” in the top right corner. Please visit the Air Force Test Center job board to view other career opportunities: https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/ 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. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success.
Desired Skills: - Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. - Position requires a professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is required. Advanced degrees are preferred. - Desired 5 years experience in test and evaluation and/or 5 years experience in leading teams. - May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. Major Duties: - Performs professional aerospace engineering work involved in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes to the acquisition, development, or sustainment of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment. - Functions as the organization’s technical specialist in design and development engineering for critical systems and subsystems. - Performs complex and comprehensive analysis and uses systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approaches to implement, develop, and document projects. - Serves as a consultant and technical expert to senior subject matter specialists, agency and/or Department of Defense (DoD) officials responsible for broad program operations. Qualifications/Requirements: - U.S. Citizenship - Obtain & maintain Security clearance - Education requirements (if applicable) (Check OPM Qualifications Standard and Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR)) - Knowledge of professional aerospace 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. - Knowledge of development testing and evaluation sufficient to apply experimental theories and new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment. - Knowledge of integrated air-vehicles, ground systems, and support equipment sufficient to plan, design, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the development and/or sustainment of aerospace vehicles, systems, equipment, and components. Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off: - 11 Federal Holidays off per year - 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 - 13 sick days per year (104 hours) Retirement: - Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching Health & Wellness: - Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family - Flexible Spending Account - Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: - Family and Medical Leave Act - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: - Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities - Career enhancement and promotion opportunities To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/230809aftcbenefitstrifold_v5_. Federal Resume Tips: https://afciviliancareers.com/PDF/FederalResumeWriting.pdf https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/ To receive additional information about current and future job openings with Air Force Civilian Service, please register at www.AFciviliancareers.com and click “Subscribe” in the top right corner. Please visit the Air Force Test Center job board to view other career opportunities: https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/ 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. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success.
Salary : $88,621 - $137,000
