General Engineer NH-0801-03 Published June 17, 2026 About the Role: The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time General Engineer NH-0801-03 to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Electronic Warfare Group, 445th Test Squadron (445 TS/EWJE) at Edwards Air Force Base. Serve as the Systems Engineer, Joint Simulation Environment - Air Force (JSE), 412th Electronic Warfare Group, 412th Test Wing, Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Air Force Material Command (AFMC). Support the overall effort for building and delivering JSE as a modeling and simulation capability as part of the AFTC test & evaluation portfolio. Responsibilities include overall systems engineering process functions for all Integrated Product Teams. The primary purpose is to serve as a professional engineer and technical expert with systems engineering responsibility. Work encompasses the acquisition and development process in which the employee provides technical leadership in the planning, analyzing, and evaluating efforts used to define the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) system/subsystem requirements, translate requirements into design criteria, evaluate alternative design approaches, and develop system specifications. This overall effort directly supports the AFTC, EWG, & 772d TS missions. Announcement Closes: 7/24/2026 Location: Edwards AFB, CA Typical 2026 salary range: $104,349 - $161,313 per year (includes Locality) Travel Requirements: Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY) by military or commercial aircraft approximately 60 days per year. Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD) 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 paid relocation (Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be paid). 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. Desired Skills: - 2 years of flight test experience desired. - 2 years of leading a technical team greater than 3 people desired. - 1 year with modeling and simulation desired. Major Duties: - Perform professional systems engineering work in support of the identification, acquisition, development, or sustainment of JSE systems, components, and/or support equipment. Apply expert knowledge and mastery of advanced engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods to ensure JSE remains consistent with project objectives, costs, schedules, performance criteria, and existing policies. - Function as technical specialist in developing system performance requirements, objectives and integration, and the estimation of time and resources for system design, development, and support. Apply expertise in the field of systems engineering and extensive knowledge of the assigned functional area to resolve unique or novel problems related to design and development engineering. - Perform complex and comprehensive analyses and uses systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches to implement, develop, and document JSE. Evaluate procedures and employ innovative techniques and methods to achieve goals. - Serve as a consultant and technical expert to senior subject matter specialists and/or agency officials responsible for broad project operations. Provide status and advisory services to superiors on problems, issues, and sub-projects in JSE. Attend meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to JSE. Qualifications/Requirements: U.S. Citizenship 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 Obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance. This is a drug testing designated position. Mastery of advanced professional systems engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to JSE development, execution, and advisory services. Knowledge of research, development, testing, and evaluation sufficient to apply experimental theories and/or new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of JSE customers. Knowledge of Modeling and Simulation, ground systems, and support equipment sufficient to plan, design, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the development and/or sustainment of JSE 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; other engineering disciplines; and computer aided design and drafting (CADD) programs and other software such as information management and requirements tracking programs. ***Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.*** Learn more about the new resume requirements at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include Please send resumes to: 412th Electronic Warfare Group Manpower Workflow: 412EWG.EWB.Manpower@us.af.mil with the subject line "General Engineer, NH-0801-03, 445 TS/EWJE". ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC HIRING FREEZE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED
