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• Serves as a project engineer for development of aircraft flight simulators.
• Conducts and reports on simulator tests in the area of dynamic and static stability, performance, and flight
  control systems.
• Prepares technical documentation of simulator development and operation which describe, in detail,
  mechanization techniques, new or unique software algorithms, operations procedures, configuration control;
  presents test results; draws conclusions and makes recommendations.
• Performs technical and engineering work using classified information in various media and
  formats.
• Develops, prioritizes and reports on organization performance goals and objectives.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• This position is Situational Telework Eligible (must reside in the local area) for UP TO a maximum of 80% of the time.
• This is a designated Drug Testing Position
• This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment incentive.
• This position MAY be eligible for Student Loan Repayment (SLR) incentive.
• A professional computer science degree at the bachelor?s level from an ABET accredited institution.
• DAWIA Certification Test and Evaluation Advanced
• This position has been designated as an Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirements applicable to the career category designated on the position description within 24 months of assignment.
• This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months.
• This position requires a top secret and possibly SCI security clearances as well as possible clearances with special access programs.
• This position may require some flying in government and military aircraft.
• This position, although performed in the general office environment, may require frequent CONUS and/or foreign travel away from the AFTC for periods of up to three weeks or more at a time, depending on project requirements.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 30 days per year.
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Qualifications

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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, click here.

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is described as (a) professional competence in applying the theoretical foundations of computer science, including computer system architecture and system software organization, the representation and transformation of information structures, and the theoretical models for such representations and transformations; (b) specialized knowledge of the design characteristics, limitations, and potential applications of systems having the ability to transform information, and of broad areas of applications of computing which have common structures, processes, and techniques; and (c) knowledge of relevant mathematical and statistical sciences.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Must have knowledge of flight and laboratory air vehicle/missile test conduct, coordination and supervision, data analysis/evaluation and applicable flight test truth sources, modeling and simulation systems and techniques, technical report preparation, and administrative aspects of flight test programs.

2. Must have the ability to program (various languages and protocols), integrate/manipulate models and generate computer networks for virtual live and constructive simulation of combat aircraft avionics, armament, or electronic warfare systems.

3. Must have knowledge of concepts, principles, and techniques across multiple interrelated and integrated technical and test engineering disciplines (combat aircraft avionics, armament, or electronic warfare systems or related systems/subsystems)

4. Ability to plan and organize work, coordinate between various electronic/aerospace/mechanical engineering and test disciplines, and coordinate with other Air Force, DOD, and other domestic and foreign government agencies.

5. Ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions.

6. Ability to maintain good working relations and to provide technical leadership and project management oversight as well as communicate effectively with a broad range of personnel both orally and in writing and to use modern computer software applications in support of communications and presentations.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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