Supervisory General Engineer

About the Air Force Test Center:

The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow's Air Force is tested! Long considered the "Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe", AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!

About the Role:

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Supervisory General Engineer (NH-0801-03) to work at the 96th Test Wing, 96th Operations Group, 40th Flight Test Squadron, 40 FLTS/DOH, Eglin Air Force Base.

This is a Supervisory role at fast-paced 40th Flight Test Squadron serving as 4th Gen Flight Chief overseeing combined civilian and military efforts. Ideal candidate has strong background in overall test and safety process fundamentals, experience with fighter aircraft, and experience leading cross functional teams. Candidate will be required to maintain security clearance and actively participate in advanced platform, mission system, weapon, and broader integration test programs to include parallel efforts in Autonomy, AI, and Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming. Sound leadership, communication, and collaboration skills required to serve & promote government test organization interests working directly with Squadron military leadership & civilian Technical Director.

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Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Typical 2026 salary range: $89,508 - $138,370 per year/per hour (includes locality)

If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.

Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Direct Hire Authority: 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.

Must have requirements or may not be considered:

1. A professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is highly desired.

2. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

3. The work requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.

4. This position may be designated as an acquisition position covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).

Desired Skills:

- Experience in test and safety process fundamentals

- Experience with fighter aircraft,

- Experience leading cross functional teams

- Experience with fighter aircraft, and experience leading cross functional teams

Major Duties:

Participates in advanced platform, mission system, weapon in broader integration test programs to include parallel efforts in Autonomy, AI, and Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming.

Promote government test organization interests working directly with Squadron military leadership & civilian Technical Director

Qualifications/Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship (Required)

PROBATIONARY PERIOD STATEMENT: (Required) - For All Positions

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.

(NOTE: Typically, the 1-year probationary period is for Competitive Jobs, and 2-year trail period is for Excepted Jobs.)

Drug Testing:

This is a designated Drug Testing Position

Security Clearance:

Must be able to obtain and maintain and "Top Secret" security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

Education Requirements:

Engineering Degree from an ABET Accredited College or University

Certifications/Licensure:

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.

Top 5-6 job related KSAs:

1. Knowledge of a wide range of advanced multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, and techniques to apply experimental theories and new developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods, and to plan and execute specialized programs of marked difficulty, responsibility, and significance.

2. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence systems acquisition, development, and/or sustainment; and knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial systems, and restrictions on expenditure of funds.

3. Knowledge of and skill in evaluating state-of-the-art and advancements in theory, application, technology, and policy affecting systems being developed, and in planning, organizing, and directing the functions and staff in critical aspects of development, production, and/or support of systems, subsystems, or equipment.

4. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.

5. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with a variety of individuals and organizations as well as communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of an organization, and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff through subordinate supervisors as well as analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:

Paid Time Off:

11 Federal Holidays each year

13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)

Paid Vacation Time:

13-26 days per year based on length of employment

Health Insurance:

No waiting period to qualify for you and your family

Retirement:

Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)

Basic Benefits Plan

Social Security:

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), like a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

Health & Wellness:

Various Medical

Flexible Spending Account

Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance

Work/Life Balance:

Family and Medical Leave Act

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)

Career Development:

Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities

Career enhancement and promotion opportunities

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