AFRL/RWTOF - Multidisciplinary Mid-Level Engineer DR-0801/0830/0855-02 (GS-12/13 Equivalent)

Job Overview

We will be accepting candidate submissions from 13 Jun 24 to 26 Jun 24. Include all APDP Acquisition Certification(s) in the resume. Provide transcripts with submission. If you are a current government employee, include the most recent SF 50. If transcripts and I/A most recent SF 50 are not included, candidate will not be referred. The AFRL Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW) seeks to hire a Mid-Level multidisciplinary engineer, DR-0801/0830/0855 (GS-12/13 equivalent) in the Fuzing Electronics Section Eglin AFB FLA in Valparaiso, Florida.

This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Meeting the required qualifications is essential, and we value diverse backgrounds and experiences. Don't think you meet every requirement for this position? Studies have shown that many talented candidates don't apply because they assume that they are not qualified and do not feel like they meet every single requirement.At AFRL, we are dedicated to building a workplace with diverse experiences, perspectives and talent that enables us to effectively accomplish and accelerate our mission.So, if you're excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly to the duties, we strongly encourage you to apply! You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Experience in the following:

• Experience with research, science, and engineering, and/or technical management of research and development (R&D) efforts related to aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer science and engineering or related fields.Technical training and/or prior experience to be an effective team member working multidisciplinary (R&D) efforts focused on munition fuzing, including a mix of university-level theoretical developments, early AFRL-lead proof-of-concept demonstrations, and larger demonstration and testing efforts coordinated with a broader DoD and contractor base and/or experience executing science and technology, R&D, and a history of developing and transitioning theoretical or simulated concepts to hardware proof-of-concept demonstrations and/or coordinating in small teams and/or experience leading science and technology, conducting R&D and managing technical programs, able to operate as an individual contributor or as developmental project/program lead and or direct expertise leading developments in some combination of the following is highly desired: fuze system safety requirements, system engineering evaluations, burst point control, shock dynamics, ballistics testing, and/or transitioning fuze technology concepts into full-scale munitions.

Position duties include but are not limited to:

• Utilizes multidisciplinary professional engineering work involving the application of electronics, mechanical, systems, aerospace, and/or other engineering disciplines to plan, organize, lead and coordinate research projects and/or processes.
• Applies a number of diverse engineering practices, techniques, and processes to identify and resolve issues, as well as ensure resolutions are consistent with program objectives, existing policies, and procedures.
• Performs analysis and uses systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches to manage projects related to human performance research, education and/or consultation.
• Determines how best to accomplish multi-disciplinary engineering objectives, develops and evaluates alternatives, designs and conducts experiments, analyzes and interpret results, publishes papers and technical reports, delivers presentations of results, and monitors in-house activities.
• Prepares contractual documents, technical reports, and/or evaluate technical proposals if needed.
• Develops and maintains collaborations within and outside of AFRL.
• Maintains a technical and programmatic cognizance of outside technological and research projects and programs; reports status to peers and senior technical leaders as required.
• Organizes, manages and participates in workshops and technical exchange meetings as required.
• Requisition Number 18272

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy
Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.
Required Qualifications

• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• US Citizenship.
• Be eligible to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance,.
• This has been designated as an acquisition coded position, Tier 1 - Foundational, Non-Critical in Engineering & Technology Management
• BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: You must meet the following qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement and provide documentation to support your qualifications.
  
  To view qualifying educational requirements and specialized experience click on the following link:
  https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF
  
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  Click on the following links to view occupational requirements for this position:
• Engineering: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify at the DR-2 GS-12/13 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, which must include the following experience: Knowledge of standards for DoD/AF explosive safety and/or industry/DOE and/or propellant.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

• Individuals must have one year of specialized experience which includes knowledge of standards for DoD/AF explosive safety and/or industry/DOE and/or propellant. The definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11/DR/DO-02). For more information related to required qualifications for 0800 series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
• Must have at least one year of specialized related experience at the DR/DO-01/GS-11 or equivalent grade level.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Engineering & Technical Management (N).
• Applicants for this position must list any acquisition certifications and status as an acquisition corps member in their resume.

When applying for vacant positions, applicants must verify that all required documents, as listed in the vacancy announcement, are complete and attached to the application prior to submitting the application package for consideration, thereby decreasing the chances of non-referral to the hiring manager for consideration.

Requisition # 18272

Desired Qualifications

Experience with the technical areas below:

• Knowledge of standards for DoD/AF explosive safety and/or industry/DOE and/or propellant.
• Experience in the following:
• 1 designing electronics circuits for the DoD
• 2 testing associated with the evaluation of electronic components
• 3 integration of electronic components into higher level systems
• 4 working with/within DoD R&D community
• 5 working with developing and maintaining close relationships with industry, academia, and other gov't agencies on S&T
• 6 safety/quality aspects in operations
• 7 cultivates/sustains professional environment

(Requisition # 18272)

Series

0801

0830

0855