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Liquids and Altitude Test Branch Chief

  • City, State:
    • Rosamond, CA
  • Location/Base:
    • Edwards AFB, CA
  • Level:
    • Senior Level
  • Pay Plan-Grade:
    • DR-03
  • Pay Range (without Locality):
    • DR-03: $104,180 - $147,224
  • Technology Directorate/Mission Organization:
    • RJ
  • Office Symbol:
    • SSTL
  • Job Overview:

    • OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS.

      This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:59 PM PDT, 29 May 2026. Resumes must be in DD/MMM/YYYY format.

      This position serves as Liquids and Altitude Test Branch Chief, managing all test activities, operations, infrastructure buildup and sustainment. Duties include but are not limited to:

      • Supervises program managers and engineers.
      • Coordinates the efforts of cross-organizational teams, including test personnel, security, safety, quality assurance, and munitions to plan and develop test processes and conduct operations.
      • Manages cost, schedule, and performance and oversees program managers in the management of cost, schedule, and performance of rocket test infrastructure buildup, sustainment, support, and operation.
      • Manages cost, schedule, and performance and oversees program managers in the management of cost, schedule and performance of digital engineering projects in support of the Division's mission.
      • Oversees large Government and Contractor team conducting operations across multiple test pads.
      • Works with industry and DoW partners as part of Public-Private Partnerships to advance the US rocket industrial base.
      • Regularly conveys technical test stand information, readiness, and risks to peers, senior leaders within AFRL, and test customers.

      Other Significant Facts:

      • Occasional travel (~10%) may be required for the position.
      • Relocation or other incentives may be offered for this position.
      • This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) non-critical certification in Program Management (A). The selectee will have 24-months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained.
  • Telework:
    • Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy
  • Eligible for a Referral Bonus?:
    • Yes
  • Required Qualifications:
      • United States Citizenship.
      • Ability to obtain and maintain required Secret security clearance.
      • Must have five years of experience at the DR-II (GS-12/13 or equivalent) grade level or one year of experience at the DR-III (GS-14 or equivalent) grade level.
      • BS Engineering degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or other relevant field of study.
  • Desired Qualifications:
      • Must have two years test experience in either rocket or flight test.
      • Experience with program management in Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation.
      • Demonstrated ability to work with industry partners to meet mission requirements.
      • Supervisory experience.
      • Strong and effective communication skills.
      • Demonstrated ability to build strong and effective teams, both internally as well as with external stakeholders.
      • MS Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or other relevant field of study.
      • Safety or Quality Assurance experience.

      Requisition Number 23121

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