Division Chief Engineers

Job Overview

THESE POSITIONS ARE OPEN TO CURRENT AFRL/RA CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This job announcement will be accepting candidates until 1 May 2026.

This opportunity is for anyone interested in the role of Division Chief Engineers within Air Warfare Directorate at the grade of DR-03 and DR-04 for the 08xx engineering series. Serves as the division engineering technical authority. Responsible for leading the workforce in technical planning and management of advanced research and development programs. These positions provide engineering oversight and ensure alignment with organizational priorities, mission objectives, and statutory requirements. The incumbents will lead a multidisciplinary workforce and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high‑impact results.

Major Duties:

• The primary role of this position is the engineering technical authority for the division.
• Represents the Division of the Engineering Board (EB)
• As part of the EB/Directorate Technology Advisory Committee (DTAC), works with capability portfolio leads to evaluate technical capability roadmaps and strategies.
• Co-Lead, with Division Technical Advisor, of the Win the Future Division Capability Portfolio’s technical management
• Lead engineering, including but not limited to systems and digital, and technical risk management processes and execution
• Drives the translation of directorate and division mission and vision into executable strategies by providing critical guidance to the workforce.
• Identifies risks, assesses impacts, and implements mitigation strategies to ensure operational resilience and mission continuity.
• Responsible for S&T information protection process for the division.
• Conducts technical sufficiency reviews in conjunction with the Division Technical Advisor.
• Ensures the USAF Airworthiness/Test process is appropriately engaged and implemented for ground/flight test demonstrators
• Lead division interface across RA/AFRL/IPTs/AFLCMC/IDO and other Govt/Industry stakeholders
• Fosters a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning to build, grow, and maintain the deep, multidisciplinary expertise essential for a premier lab mission.

Telework

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

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain at least a Secret security clearance. Some positions may require the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (DR-02/GS-13 for DR-03; DR-03/GS-14 for DR-04), or equivalent experience in other pay systems.
• Applicants are required to meet all OPM Qualification Standard requirements for the 08xx occupational series and grade.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead people, build consensus, and identify and resolve conflicts/problems with the workforce.
• Ability to motivate, develop, and grow technical teams.
• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional teams or enterprise‑level initiatives to resolve technical or warfighter challenges.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to support and enable organizational programs, mission, vision, values, and promote a culture of innovation.
• Experience with facilitating and enabling internal/external collaboration and partnerships.
• Master's or Doctoral Degree in an appropriate career field.
• Completion of Intermediate Developmental Education and/or Senior Developmental Education.

Additional Information

THESE POSITIONS ARE OPEN TO CURRENT AFRL/RA CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY.

Please specify your division of interest in the "Division Preference" field. The available divisions are listed below.

RAB - Mission Effects

RAD - Mission Design

RAM - Mission Management

RAP - Platform Systems and Propulsion

RAV - Air Platforms

RAS - Mission Systems

Requisition Number 10948

Series

08XX