RQ Deputy Chief Engineer

Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions through 27 May 2024. 

The Air Force Research Laboratory's Aerospace Systems Directorate (AFRL/RQ) is a system integration directorate that explores new concepts and capabilities built on advances in engines, power, control systems, autonomy, aerodynamics, airframes, and rockets.  It also partners with other AFRL directorates to incorporate additional technologies under development to produce Air Force capabilities. The S&T Deputy Chief Engineer supports the S&T Chief Engineer (CE) in advising the TD Director and the entire directorate on systems engineering (SE) and program management (PM) matters.  Develops, improves, and implements tailored SE, PM, processes, policies, practices, tools, and training across the directorate to ensure successful S&T execution, with oversight from the CE. Keeps abreast of the latest SE and technology developments in government, industry and academia through networking and literature searches.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provides senior-level guidance on Air Force engineering and technical management to support AFRL/RQ CE leadership in the areas of (1) airworthiness, (2) systems engineering, (3) development of aerospace systems or technologies and (4) program management.  
• Provides technical support and advice to the RQ Chief Engineer, oversees the technical activities of the organization to include mentoring, and will need to balance multiple, technically diverse issues and taskings at one time.
• Supports development of strategy, goals, and policy as well as its execution for the organization's areas of responsibility and ensures directorate remains compliant with AFRL and higher headquarters SE and other engineering policies.  
• Works closely with a variety of persons and groups across AFRL/RQ, other Division Chief Engineers, and other government department/agency officials, as well as industry and academia.
• Establishes and maintains working partnerships with end users and system managers across the acquisition and sustainment enterprise to ensure directorate's technology development efforts are informed by the right requirements to enable the best possible technology transition success.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy

Maximum Telework Flexibilities: The duty location for this position is listed below, however, this position is eligible for maximum telework flexibilities. Telework options can be negotiated and implemented after entrance on duty.

Wright Patterson AFB, OH

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Candidates must possess a Bachelor's/Master's degree in an engineering field
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Desired Qualifications

(Requisition No. 04758)

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