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Call for Resumes for Scientist & Engineering (S&E) Direct Hire Authority Positions

  • City, State:
    • United States
  • Location/Base:
    • Arlington, VA
    • Edwards AFB, CA
    • Eglin AFB, FL
    • Kirtland AFB, NM
    • Rome, NY
    • Wright Patterson AFB, OH
  • Level:
    • Entry Level
  • Pay Plan-Grade:
    • Other
  • Pay Range (without Locality):
    • Pay depends on position
  • Technology Directorate/Mission Organization:
    • Center
  • Office Symbol:
    • AFRL
  • Job Overview:
    • This job posting may be used to fill anticipated DR, DO, DU, and DX Scientist and Engineering (S&E) permanent, modified term, or Flexible Length and Renewable Flexible Term vacancies with a full-time or part-time work schedule at various locations utilizing the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) approved by the Office of Personnel Management.
       
      This direct hire authority is for Department of Defense’s Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratories (STRLs).
      • Modified and Flexible Length and Renewable Flexible Term appointments may be extended or noncompetitively converted to a career appointment.
      • Travel allowances, incentives and/or student loan repayment may or may not be offered.
      Applications will be kept on file until December 31, 2025.  You will have the opportunity to renew your submission  when the next posting opens on 1 January 2026.
       
      All applications and supporting documentation become the property of the Department of the Air Force and will not be returned once submitted.
  • Eligible for a Referral Bonus?:
    • Yes
  • Required Qualifications:
      • Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's or advanced degree (directly related to the duties of the position being filled) from an accredited academic institution.
      • US Citizenship 
  • Desired Qualifications:
      • Bachelor's or advanced academic degree desired.
       
      (Requisition No 93692)
  • 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.
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