Air Force Test Center

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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.

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time, Supervisory General Engineer or Operations Research Analyst (NH-0801/1515-4) to work at the 96 Test Wing, Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office, (96 SK) at Eglin Air Force Base.

Mission: Deliver war-winning capability by expanding the compatibility of state-of-the-art weapons on current and future generation aircraft, and by providing accurate combat weapon delivery software.

Purpose: The Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office delivers war-winning capability by expanding the compatibility of state-of-the-art weapons on current and future generation aircraft, and by providing accurate combat weapon delivery software. We accomplish that through employing a work-force, predominantly comprised of scientists, engineers, and project managers, covering eight different aircraft store compatibility technical disciplines. The NH-0801-04 AFSEO Technical Director serves as the senior civilian of the group level and is a third level supervisor. In this role the incumbent establishes and manages policy applicable to the workforce, technical product generation, contracts, technical investments and strategies to actualize the priorities of the Director (USAF O-6)..

Announcement Closes: 09/3/2026.

Typical 2026 salary range: $125,776 - $192,331 Per Year

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Areas of Consideration (AOC): Specific Organization-Air Force Test Center (AFTC)

Incentives:

This position MAY be eligible for paid relocation (Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be paid). Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

Desired Skills

• - 10 years or more experience in aircraft-store compatibility science or engineering desired as well as 15+ years of acquisition, test and evaluation, and engineering knowledge desired
• - 10 years or more of technical investment experience, and experience / knowledge with the USAF planning and budgeting system desired
• - 10 years or more experience with major contract development and management desired

Major Duties

• - Third level supervisor and senior civilian with oversight of workforce development; participate/lead organizational involvement in employee and labor management matters with senior HR professionals
• - Plan, organize, and oversee the activities of the group-level unit. Develop goals and objectives that integrate organization and engineering objectives.
• - Provide significant and innovative recommendations for advancing specialized programs and/or methods; evaluate and advise on the feasibility of new technology and state-of-the-art for incorporation into existing systems and equipment.
• - Represent the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Serve on special agency and interagency committees, coordinating groups, etc., where decisions, commitments, and conclusions have considerable impact on the long-range planning and establishment of future projects/programs..

Qualifications/Requirements

• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest
• Obtain & maintain Top Secret Security clearance
• This is a designated Drug Testing Position.
• Financial Disclosure Statement: Must file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Employees are required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
• Professional engineering degree at the bachelor’s level (minimum) in Aerospace engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution.
• This position has been designated as a 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.
• This position is subject to approximately 30-60 days of travel per year
• Knowledge of and skill in evaluating state-of-the-art and advancements in theory, application, technology, and policy affecting aircraft store compatibility.
• Knowledge of a wide range of advanced multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, and techniques.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of a Group-level organization..

ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC STRATEGIC HIRING GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED