GENERAL ENGINEER-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

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.

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This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

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The fundamental mission of the NC3 Sustainment Division (AFNWC/NCL) is to sustain, modify, sustain, test, certify, field, and modernize the vital National Security communications used to connect the most senior leadership of the United States in times of crisis. This unique system of systems is a significant component of the strategic deterrent to nuclear attack against the United States. It ensures all three legs of America's nuclear triad are "Never Doubted - Always Feared".

DUTIES:

• Advise on technical design of RF terminals, interfacing baseband components, and associated platform integration including systems engineering trade studies and analyses, technical and programmatic requirements, design verification, specification development, and modeling & simulation of interfaces during the development, production, and sustainment phases of the product life cycle.
• Review technical documents from both contractor and Government Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) such as Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) item deliverables, test plans and reports, Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) data/reports, trend reports, technical requirements and specifications, and deficiency reporting, investigation, and resolution.
• Analyze technical data and provide recommendations to program leadership (examples include): RF system architecture, software and hardware component architecture, integrated circuitry and real time processor design, electrical and mechanical interfaces, radiation hardening, environmental qualifications, reliability, maintainability and availability data, maintenance and operations concepts, technical orders and training systems, user interface and human systems integration, program protection and systems security engineering, test instrumentation, etc.
• Engage in Digital Engineering concept planning, design and development, integration, testing and verification.
• Develop technical solutions to challenges encountered throughout the sustainment process.
• Integrate efforts with extended and geographically dispersed stakeholders which may include subject matter experts from across the AFNWC, other Air Force and Space Force organizations, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), U.S. Navy organizations, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), University Affiliated Research Center (UARCs), and other stakeholder representatives to ensure nuclear C3 enterprise activities are successfully planned, coordinated, and executed.
• Prepare and present briefings, reports, action plans, etc., to communicate findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Brief and engage senior leadership via delivery of presentations on program status, accomplishments, problems/analysis/solutions, requirements for support and/or promotion of program objectives.

SKILLS:

• Strong background in applying systems engineering principles to NC3 systems to include radios, radio frequency (RF) networks, or other communications systems highly desired
• Experience with test plans, procedures, and reports; support of hardware qualification activities, risk management; development and documentation of electronic and electrical system requirements; and configuration management activities is highly desired.
• Experience in systems engineering, integration, and test of complex communications systems and large scale system of systems with a diverse set of stakeholders across organizational boundaries desired.
• Technical management and IPT Leadership experience desired.
• NC3 and/or nuclear mission domain experience desired.
• Experience with requirements management, commercial systems engineering tools, MBSE and digital engineering concepts and systems implementation desired.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress and evaluate outcomes.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing.
• Experience with acquisition, design, development, operation, and/or life cycle sustainment of a product/system with complex engineering and management challenges is highly desired.
• Senior Developmental Education and Technical Master's Degree is highly desired.
• Electrical, Electronics/RF/Communications, Computer, Software and Systems Engineering degrees highly desired.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework may be authorized.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance (TS/SCI). Will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
• This position may require travel.
• Incumbent performs other engineering related duties as assigned.
• Employee performs other related duties as assigned.
• For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
• 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.
• This position has been designated as a Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• The selectee must meet, or be capable of achieving the APDP certification as designated on the position description within the defined grace period for that certification level after assignment.
• This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months.

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. 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of a wide range of multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, standards, methods, techniques, material, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services.
2. Knowledge of development engineering methodologies sufficient to apply experimental theories and/ or new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.
3. Knowledge of systems engineering practices and procedures as they pertain to sustainment, modification, logistics, and production management principles, concepts, policies, and systems.
4. Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; of standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and other engineering disciplines used in support of sustainment, modification, and maintenance programs.
5. Ability to devise and evaluate criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships for design approaches; to assess the impact of new technology on current systems and processes; and to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, form conclusions, and devise and recommend solutions to problems.

Education

Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than 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.

Additional information

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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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  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  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.
• How to Apply
  
  For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
  
  HOW TO APPLY:
  
  1. When applying at the link below, please use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
  2. Apply at https://afcs.experience.crmforce.mil/s/registration?jobId=a0583000000IJ8pAAG by Sep 3, 2024.
  3. SUBMIT BOTH A RESUME AND A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS SHOWING DEGREE(S) AWARDED.
  4. Resume should describe the candidate's professional experience and qualifications related to the above listed duties, skills, and requirements.
  5. Current federal civilian employees are not required to submit a copy of unofficial transcripts when applying - all others must do so to be considered for positions, as evidence of an appropriate degree is required.
  6. Electronic unofficial transcripts are requested from the school.A copy of official transcripts is required as part of the new-hire onboarding process.
  7. Visit the AFNWC webpage to see the current vacancies at https://www.afnwc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/
  8. If you have questions about this position or about the application process, please contact Luis Cordova AFNWC Recruiting Specialist, at luis.cordova.7@us.af.mil
  9. To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com/linkedin-careers and sign up to "Get Career Updates."
  
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Arlene Pando
  
  Email
  
  arlene.pando@us.af.mil
  
  Address
  
  EHA DHA
  
  550 C Street West
  
  JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

How to Apply

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. When applying at the link below, please use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
2. Apply at https://afcs.experience.crmforce.mil/s/registration?jobId=a0583000000IJ8pAAG by Sep 3, 2024.
3. SUBMIT BOTH A RESUME AND A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS SHOWING DEGREE(S) AWARDED.
4. Resume should describe the candidate's professional experience and qualifications related to the above listed duties, skills, and requirements.
5. Current federal civilian employees are not required to submit a copy of unofficial transcripts when applying - all others must do so to be considered for positions, as evidence of an appropriate degree is required.
6. Electronic unofficial transcripts are requested from the school.A copy of official transcripts is required as part of the new-hire onboarding process.
7. Visit the AFNWC webpage to see the current vacancies at https://www.afnwc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/
8. If you have questions about this position or about the application process, please contact Luis Cordova AFNWC Recruiting Specialist, at luis.cordova.7@us.af.mil
9. To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com/linkedin-careers and sign up to "Get Career Updates."

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information

Arlene Pando

Email

arlene.pando@us.af.mil

Address

EHA DHA

550 C Street West

JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150

US

Next steps

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request