Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for more information. The primary purpose of this position is to perform as the Senior Test Engineer within the Advanced Capabilities Flight of the 40th Flight Test Squadron.
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Science and Engineering. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level or band or equivalent pay scale test and evaluating state-of-the-art weapon systems and cyber capabilities, providing quality installation and mission support, and serving as responsible stewards of our resources to deliver war-winning capabilities. It may have been gained in the private sector, volunteer service, military service, and/or government service, etc. IDEAL CANDIDATE: Senior Test Engineer within the Advanced Capabilities Flight of the 40th Flight Test Squadron is responsible for overall technical adequacy and technical approach for developmental test of fighter aircraft and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) enabled systems. Duties include managing test engineer workload and progress, training and equipping test control personnel, overseeing test process, and conducting test execution. Senior Test Engineers influence local policy and decision making and advises squadron and group leadership. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services. 2. Knowledge of development testing and evaluation sufficient to apply experimental theories and new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment. 3. Knowledge of integrated air-vehicles, ground systems, and support equipment sufficient to plan, design, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the development and/or sustainment of electronic systems or devices. 4. Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and other engineering disciplines. 5. Ability to devise and evaluate criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships for design approaches, and to assess the impact of new technology on current systems and processes. 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. -Graduate of recognized military Test Pilot School. -Demonstrated competencies in flight test techniques for fighter aircraft. -Experience in conducting test missions from a control room (Test Conductor, Test Director, Test Essential Specialist, etc) -Experience with planning, executing, and reporting on flight test of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning enabled aircraft or aircraft systems. -Experience with planning, executing, and reporting on flight sciences test campaigns to include compatibility flight profiles and flight controls related testing. -Knowledge and understanding of aircraft mission systems and associated test procedures for radars, datalinks, targeting pods, communication systems, navigation aids, and pilot-vehicle interfaces. -Experience and skill mentoring engineers of various skill levels. -Experience with data analysis tools and techniques. -Experience with test team constructs like Integrated Test Teams and Integrated Product Teams. -Knowledge of DoD Airworthiness process. -Understanding of DT/OT in the greater acquisition cycle. -Experience executing test missions from a mission control room (onboard or offboard) PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Performs professional engineering work by application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes to the acquisition, development, or sustainment of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment. Functions as organization's technical specialist in engineering for critical systems and devices. Performs complex and comprehensive analysis and uses systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches to implement, develop, and document projects. Serves as a consultant and technical expert to senior subject matter specialists and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations.