Supervisory Aerospace 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!

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) empowers civilian professionals to grow their careers while supporting the mission of the Department of the Air Force (DAF). Bring your talent to a team that values innovation, expertise, and service - and where your work directly contributes to mission success.

About the Role:

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Supervisory Aerospace Engineer / Computational Aeromechanics Teams Lead (NH-0861-03) to work at the 96 Test Wing, Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office (96 SK) at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the team lead/branch chief in the Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office (AFSEO) for the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) methodology and analysis. In this position you will initiate, manage and conduct continuing studies and projects involving the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles and processes using CFD methodology to support weapon systems and aerospace vehicle acquisition and operation. You will also lead AFSEO work related to CFD modeling, simulation and analysis application (MS&A) in support of the AFSEO aircraft/store certification projects.

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Location: Valparaiso, FL (Eglin Air Force Base)

Typical 2026 salary range: $89,508 - $138,370 per year based on experience (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

Incentives:

This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

This position MAY be eligible for a Student Loan Repayment (SLR) incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

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 in Aerospace Engineering

2. Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position

3. U.S. Citizenship

Desired Skills:

- 2 years experience with modeling/simulation software tools and workflows relevant to CFD work.

- Written/oral Communication Skills: Experience writing technical papers/giving technical presentations, particularly to leadership

- Strong Interpersonal skills: Ability to lead, motivate, and guide personnel

Major Duties:

- Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates. Manages personnel resources to meet cost and schedule objectives

- Coordinates closely with organization's engineering disciplines to address/deliver required CFD results

- Manages allocations of High-Power Computing (HPC) Resources to support CFD analyses

- Plans and organizes annual CFD Workshops to foster collaboration within the greater test enterprise

- Exercises supervisory duties/functions to include annual appraisals

- Provides weekly activity reports to leadership

- Actively participates in organizational process improvement initiatives

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.)

Security Clearance:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Education Requirements:

A bachelors degree (minimum) from an ABET accredited institution in Aerospace Engineering

Certifications/Licensure: N/A

DAWIA Certification: (if applicable)

This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical Certification in Engineering and Technical Management. Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements.

Top 5-6 job related Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

1. Knowledge of the theories, concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, and materials of professional aerospace engineering, and knowledge of other engineering disciplines to effectively apply engineering theories, principles, and concepts to areas of responsibility.

2. Knowledge of the principles of planning, program management, and standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures.

3. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, practices, and procedures.

4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization.

5. Ability to research, evaluate, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions.

6. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies.

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.

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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