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.
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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.
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.
If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
Ability to obtain TOP SECRET clearance.
Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
This is an Air Force Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
Employee must meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements, which includes achieving Engineering and Technical Management “Practitioner” certification category within required timeframe after appointment.
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In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, employee may be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall.
Incumbent may be required to report to work during base exercises, contingencies, or emergency situations and overtime/comp time/credit hours may be required to accomplish assigned duties.
Qualifications
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Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
Employees in this organization typically participate in the Civilian Physical Fitness and Wellness Activities Program which, workload permitting, can allow employees to be excused with no charge to leave, up to 3 hours per week for fitness/wellness activities.
The AFNWC is committed to promoting the use of telework throughout the Center. This position requires some in-person work but is also compatible with some situational telework. The amount of situational telework is based on mission needs and must be approved in advance by the employee's supervisor.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
When applying, use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Document) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Veterans Docs (DD214), SF-50).
To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates."
Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age
