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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Communication, Navigation, and Identification (CNI) Electronics Engineer providing technical expertise in planning, analyzing, and evaluating efforts used to define total weapon systems/subsystem requirements.

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Open & closing dates

09/16/2022 to 10/16/2022
Salary

$81,911 - $126,621 per year
Pay scale & grade

NH 3
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Location

FEW vacancies in the following location:
- Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 0855 Electronics Engineering
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Other
Drug test

Yes
Announcement number

AFMC-11654288-JJR-FLYER
Control number

678030000

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Serves as the mission CNI integration engineer for multiple KC-46A programs covering SATCOM, line-of-sight communications, beyond line-of-sight communication, networking and cryptological capabilities.
Provides expert engineering guidance to Avionics Chief Engineer and program managers during all phases of acquisition with regards to flight safety, airworthiness and mission effectiveness.
Interfaces with contractors and other Government agencies to ensure seamless integration of capability into the KC-46A platform.
Managing airworthiness certification of military systems from the USAF KC-46 baseline. Responsible for coordination of technical communication between the prime contractors, US government agencies and civil agencies.
Supports Risk Management Framework implementation within the KC-46A program in order to achieve and maintain platform authorizations and cybersecurity posture.
Evaluates technical risks, makes independent technical decisions and/or recommends sound technical options to optimize system performance to best satisfy operational needs and product support objectives.
Applies appropriate systems engineering discipline and broad engineering knowledge in interpreting and flowing-down capability needs/requirements.
Evaluates design approaches/trades, and test/verification and production strategies to delivery of operational capability within limitations imposed by life cycle cost, schedule, and performance priorities.

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Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship Required
Telework may be authorized.
Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
The incumbent of this position may be required to work outside the normal business hours.
This position may be designated as an acquisition position covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, the Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of this position.
The employee is expected to meeting Continuing Acquisition Education requirements.
The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate certification(s) for the position.
This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.

Qualifications

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Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions.

Click on the following link to view qualification requirements for this position: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the NH-0855-03, General Engineer. Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electronics-engineering-series-0855/

Looking for a highly qualified, motivated engineer with experience in sustaining and/or modernizing complex weapon systems.

These positions serve as non-supervisory Communication, Navigation, and Identification (CNI) Electronics Engineer providing technical expertise in planning, analyzing, and evaluating efforts used to define total weapon systems/subsystem requirements, translate requirements into design criteria, evaluate alternative design approaches, and develop system specifications.

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:

Knowledge of professional electronics 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.
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.
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.
Knowledge of systems engineering practices and procedures as they pertain to sustainment, modification, logistics, and production management principles, concepts, policies, and systems; of standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and of other engineering disciplines.
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.
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.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and restriction from the workplace.

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information

AFLCMC Engineering Recruiting

Email

AFLCMC.Engineering.Recruiting@us.af.mil

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EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US

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For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Help

Click APPLY NOW to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). The vacancy may also be viewed on LinkedIn.

To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates."

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information

AFLCMC Engineering Recruiting

Email: AFLCMC.Engineering.Recruiting@us.af.mil
Address: EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US

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Next steps

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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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Open & closing dates

09/16/2022 to 10/16/2022
Salary

$81,911 - $126,621 per year
Pay scale & grade

NH 3
Location

FEW vacancies in the following location:
- Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 0855 Electronics Engineering
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Other
Drug test

Yes
Announcement number

AFMC-11654288-JJR-FLYER
Control number

678030000

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/678030000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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