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412th Operations Group, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, in San Antonio, TX

General Engineer/Flight Test (NH-0801-03) 418/VC-25B Joint Base San Antonio

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An Aerospace Engineer designs aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft using knowledge of engineering and physics, and tests prototypes to see if they work according to design. May specialize in aeronautical design and work with airplanes and helicopters, or specialize in astronautical design and work with vehicles used in outer space. May specialize in a particular area of design, such as aerodynamic flow or navigation.

$114,773 / year median in Texas

+6% projected growth

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his position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time General Engineer (NH-0801-03) to work at the 412 Test Wing, 412 Operations Group, 418 Flight Test Squadron (418 FLTS) Operating Location-A in San Antonio, Texas. In this position you will provide technical and professional engineering expertise for the planning, provisioning, conduct, evaluation, and reporting of open air, installed vehicle, system integration laboratory, and hardware-in-the-loop tests of air vehicles. The incumbent provides overall test planning expertise for assigned projects. The incumbent provides technical expertise in test integration and test mission planning.
  • Proven ability to create and sustain cohesive teams that perform under pressure.
  • Membership in professional/leadership societies, experience on technical teams (e.g. homebuilt aviation), and demonstrated interest in emerging/advanced technologies are a plus.
  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Demonstrated organizational skills, ability to process, categorize, and effectively communicate information
  • Serves as Combined Test Force (CTF) Participant in the development of the overall plans such as the Test and Evaluation Master Plan, Test Plan, Test Cards, and other management and technical documents, and participates as flight test aircrew member to ensure proper execution of assigned program test objectives.
  • Formulates, directs, interprets, and applies test planning and test philosophy for the organization to ensure technical validity, efficiency, safety, and credibility in test and evaluation of multiple weapon system architectures.
  • Implements an integrated approach to test activities to include identifying factors affecting test safety, participating in test planning efforts, presenting engineering reports, and provides management with potential trade-offs between the safety and technical requirements of testing activities.
  • Develops and/or presents engineering and program review reports and conducts briefings to local and higher-level command officials and domestic dignitaries, as required. Exercises original and sound engineering judgment in formulating, evaluating, and monitoring test projects. Qualifications/Requirements
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • This position requires Secret or Top Secret/SCI security clearances as well as possible clearances with special access programs
  • This is a designated Drug Testing Position
  • ABET Accredited BS in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other Engineering Degree.
  • Physical Exam Required when duties require flying: Member must obtain and maintain a valid FAA Second Class Medical Certificate and abide by the rules and regulations documented in the FAR/AIM associated with the medical certificate or obtain and maintain a certified AF Flying Class
III IAW DAFMAN
48-123, Section 1.2.6. and the Medical Standards Directory (MSD). Comply with AFI 48-123 and MSD for continued flying class III qualifications and requirements to see flight surgeon for
DNIF/RTFS
determination.
  • This position may require some flying on/in government and military aircraft
  • This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months.
  • Knowledge of advanced concepts, principles, and techniques across multiple inter-related and integrated technical and test engineering disciplines.
  • Knowledge of combat aircraft avionics, armament, radar, sensor, survivability, or electronic warfare systems or related systems and subsystems.
  • Knowledge of flight and laboratory air vehicles/missile test conduct, coordination, and supervision, data analysis/evaluation and applicable flight test truth sources, modeling/simulation, technical report preparation and administrative aspects of flight test programs.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$90,823.00
  • $140,403.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Experience:
Engineering/Flight Test:
1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person