<p>Summary</p> <p>Veterans' preference does not apply to DHA recruitment.</p> <p>Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for more information.</p> <p>The primary purpose of this position is to test and evaluate state-of-the-art weapon systems and cyber capabilities, provide quality installation and mission support, and serve as responsible stewards of our resources to deliver war-winning capabilities.</p> <p>Learn more about this agency</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>Veterans' preference does not apply to DHA recruitment.</p> <p>Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for more information.</p> <p>The primary purpose of this position is to test and evaluate state-of-the-art weapon systems and cyber capabilities, provide quality installation and mission support, and serve as responsible stewards of our resources to deliver war-winning capabilities.</p> <p>Learn more about this agency</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Accepting applications</p> <p>Open & closing dates</p> <p>04/22/2026 to 05/22/2026</p> <p>Salary $89,508 - $138,370 per year</p> <p>Salary listed is Eglin AFB, if you are selected for a different location your salary is dependent upon duty location and step.</p> <p>Pay scale & grade NH 3</p> <p>Locations</p> <p>FEW vacancies in the following locations:</p> <p>Edwards AFB, CA</p> <p>Eglin AFB, FL</p> <p>Holloman AFB, NM</p> <p>Nellis AFB, NV</p> <p>Show morefewer locations (2)</p> <p>Arnold AFB, TN</p> <p>Hill AFB, UT</p> <p>Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive</p> <p>Promotion potential</p> <p>None</p> <p>Job family (Series)</p> <ul> <li>0801 General Engineering </li></ul> <p>Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk</p> <p>Trust determination process</p> <ul> <li>Suitability/Fitness </li></ul> <p>Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes</p> <p>Announcement number AFMC-080103-12943910-SEW Control number 866314000</p> <p>This job is open to</p> <p>Help</p> <p>The public</p> <p>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.</p> <p>Clarification from the agency</p> <p>This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.</p> <p>Duties</p> <p>Help</p> <ul> <li>Serves as a ground and/or airborne test engineer for the 96OG as a test engineer the major responsibilities include test planning, conduct and reporting on various types of ground air-to-air and/or </li></ul> <p>air-to-ground test programs.</p> <ul> <li>. Plans and carries out the collection and analysis of information, data, and standards used by the assigned organization to perform test engineering tasks. . Plans and carries out the collection and analysis of information, data, and standards used by the assigned organization to perform test engineering tasks. </li><li>. Carries out special projects designed to facilitate full use of the incumbents training and development. </li><li>. Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to maintain currency in the field and for application to work assignments. </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Conditions of employment</p> <ul> <li>U.S. Citizenship is required </li><li>Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance </li><li>This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program </li><li>For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html </li><li>Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization. </li><li>This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection. </li><li>Employee must maintain current certifications </li><li>Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays </li><li>Shift work and emergency overtime may be required </li><li>Disclosure of Political Appointments </li><li>All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. </li><li>This position may require travel by regularly scheduled commercial or military aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations may be required in performance of TDY. </li><li>Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position. </li><li>Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trail period. </li><li>Temporary duty away from home base may be required and Incumbent may be required to fly as a passenger on military aircraft. </li><li>The duties of this position require an advanced level of competence in basic science. The incumbent must possess an engineering degree from an institution with ABET accredited engineering program. </li><li>This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). </li><li>The employee must meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DA WIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. </li><li>Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements. The Acquisition Position Career Category (APCC) of the position is T - Test and Evaluation (T-E) and the Acquisition Career Level required is 2 -Intermediate Level II </li><li>This position may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Science and Engineering.</p> <p>SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems Specialized experience includes testing and evaluating weapon systems and cyber capabilities as well as providing installation and mission support. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.</p> <p>IDEAL CANDIDATE: Must possess a strong background in an engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, etc.) A strong background in test and evaluation methodologies, munitions and weapon systems and excellent communication and collaboration skills is desired.</p> <p>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:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Knowledge of test engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development and execution.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of aircraft ground systems, and support equipment sufficient to plan, design, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the development and/or sustainment of highly complex weapons and/or aircraft systems.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and other engineering disciplines.4. Skill in preparing design concepts, formulating working drawings, expressing proposals, and establishing requirements for technical objectives and characteristics.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and technical accuracy, both orally and in writing as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to prepare design concepts, convey ideas, and formulate working drawings using computer aided design and drafting programs, and/or project management/scheduling software programs.</p> </li></ol> <p>PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.</p> <p>VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.</p> <p>Education</p> <p>Basic Qualification Requirement: You must meet one of the following qualification requirements by the closing date and provide documentation to support your qualifications (If you are using education to qualify, failure to submit the required documentation will result in you being rated ineligible. See sections on "College Transcripts" and "Foreign Education" below for required documentation.):</p> <p>A. Degree: Have a Bachelor's Degree in professional engineering from a curriculum (1) in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineer curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (beyond first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics; (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.</p> <p>OR</p> <p>B. Education/Experience: Have a combination of education and experience--college level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences, and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Professional Registration. Have current registration as a professional engineer.</p> </li><li> <p>Written Test. Have evidence of successfully passing the written test required for professional registration or have successfully passed the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination and have completed all the requirements for either (a) a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology (BET) from an accredited college or university that included 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences, or (b) a BET from a program accredited by ABET.</p> </li><li> <p>Specified Academic Courses. Have successfully completed at least 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of courses in the Physical, Mathematical, and Engineering sciences and in Engineering that included the courses specified in "A" above.</p> </li><li> <p>Related Curriculum. Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field, e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.)</p> </li></ol> <p>Basic Qualification Supporting Documentation. This position has a specific education requirement. You must submit the appropriate documentation in accordance with the response selected in the assessments:</p> <p>Copy of college transcripts</p> <ul> <li>If you are a current federal employee in the GS-800 series as an engineer, you may submit your most recent SF-50 in lieu of college transcripts </li><li>Complete college course list* </li><li>Professional engineer license </li><li>Training plan, performance appraisal and/or letter from Professional Engineer Supervisor - Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering type experience. If you are using a related curriculum to qualify, failure to submit the following documentation will result in you being rated ineligible. You must submit a legible copy of your training plan, performance appraisal and/or a letter from your Professional Engineer Supervisor. </li></ul> <p>Failure to provide the appropriate documentation will result in an ineligible rating.</p> <p>If selected, you will be required to provide an original/official copy of your documentation before entering on duty.</p> <ul> <li>Complete list of all college courses must identify: college or university attended, course title/number taken, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Transcripts must reflect receipt of degree and date degree was awarded, if applicable. To receive credit for foreign education, you must provide proof that the education has been evaluated by an organization specializing in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. </li></ul> <p>Additional information</p> <p>This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.</p> <p>This job announcement may close at any time - apply now!</p> <p>This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.</p> <p>Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.</p> <p>If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.</p> <p>Expand Hide additional information</p> <p>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>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.</p> <p>How you will be evaluated</p> <p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p> <p>Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.</p> <p>Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.</p> <p>Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.</p> <p>APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Required documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Help</p> <p>The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.</p> <ul> <li>Online Application: Questionnaire </li><li>Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under " </li></ul>