Supervisory General Engineer-Direct Hire Authority

Air Force Materiel Command • Edwards AFB, CA

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About The Position

The position’s primary purpose is to test and evaluate state-of-the-art weapon systems and cyberspace capabilities, provide quality installation and mission support, and steward resources to deliver war-winning capabilities. The employee serves as Chief of the Systems Engineering Section and provides advanced multidisciplinary engineering expertise in the development or sustainment of systems, including airborne test and evaluation. The role is a supervisory position, with personnel management responsibilities performed at least 25% of the time. It is an acquisition demonstration project position at NH-03, equivalent to GS-12 to GS-13, designated as a Non-Critical Acquisition Position in the Test and Evaluation category, Level 2 Practitioner, and covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet or be capable of achieving the required APDP certification within the applicable grace period.

The role calls for an engineering leader who can advance digital modernization, including use of modern technology and artificial intelligence to improve training and qualification, preserve engineering focus, and streamline project execution. The position may require an appropriate security clearance and current certifications. Shift work, emergency overtime, and work outside normal duty hours—including evenings, weekends, or holidays—may be required. Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• A professional engineering degree at the bachelor’s level from an ABET-accredited institution in Engineering or a closely related field is required, subject to the listed basic qualification alternatives.
• At least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11), level (NH-02), or equivalent, performing multidisciplinary professional engineering work across diverse engineering practices, techniques, and processes.
• Must meet the applicable engineering basic qualification standard through an engineering degree, an accepted combination of education and experience, or one of the specified alternatives such as professional registration, a written examination, specified coursework, or a related curriculum with qualifying engineering experience.
• Must meet or be capable of achieving the APDP certification designated for the position within the defined grace period after assignment.
• Employee must maintain current certifications.
• Position may require an appropriate security clearance.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, as applicable.
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Must submit transcripts when using education to qualify; foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to conventional U.S. education.
• Must identify duties, responsibilities, and hours per week for part-time or unpaid experience claimed.

Nice To Haves

• At least five years of progressive experience applying modern technology such as AI or other digital tools to improve team training and qualification processes.
• Experience balancing employee workloads, minimizing multitasking, and aligning daily task execution with program schedules.
• Experience leading lessons-learned programs and using modern databases or AI search tools to make historical technical data accessible to junior engineers.
• Experience in high-performance fighter aircraft or airborne instrumentation systems.
• Experience coordinating across flight-test operations, maintenance personnel, and external defense contractors.
• Forward-thinking, mission-driven engineering leadership and an interest in mentoring engineers and shaping airborne test and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
• Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the unit.
• Serves as a consultant and expert in engineering work involving advanced theories, concepts, and principles related to system development or sustainment.
• Represents the organization with installation and functional-area organizations.
• Leads the Systems Engineering Section and champions digital modernization to improve training, qualification, and project execution.
• Applies multidisciplinary engineering practices and techniques to work involving electronics, mechanical, aerospace, and/or other engineering disciplines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager