General Engineer

Dayton, OHThe Engine Systems Branch within the AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate seeks to fill a General Engineer position, DR-0801-02, at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.DO-02: $73,484 - $115,388

Job Overview

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Directs the planning, initiating and directing projects to model, demonstrate, and assess advanced turbine engine propulsion concepts to ensure low risk application to future systems.  
  • Utilizes multidisciplinary professional engineering work involving the application of electronics, mechanical, systems, aerospace, and/or other engineering disciplines to plan, organize, lead and coordinate research projects and/or processes.
  • Applies a number of diverse engineering practices, techniques, and processes to identify and resolve issues, as well as ensure resolutions are consistent with program objectives, existing policies, and procedures.
  • Conducts systems engineering design, technical, and safety reviews using digital tools for advanced turbine engine propulsion technology.  
  • Collaborates and conducts work efforts that may span multiple organizations: across branches, across divisions, across directorates, across centers, across MAJCOMS, across DoD, across agencies.
  • Promotes a culture where intellectual property (IP) is developed, documented, protected and encouraged.  
  • Inherent in the technical publication review process as a thorough screening for potential IP.  
  • Scientific/engineering knowledge will be utilized to effectively assist in IP transfer, transition or commercialization.

Telework

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

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Required Qualifications

  • United States Citizenship
  • Bachelors or Master’s degree in engineering
  • Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance
  • This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level II non-critical certification.  The selectee will have 24months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained.

Desired Qualifications

  • Proficient modeler. Experience with using Model-Based Systems Engineering software (Magicdraw, Cameo)
  • Independent and proactive. Willingness to tackle issues across a wide spectrum beyond initial tasking. 
  • Product focused. Self-driving toward overarching strategic goals.
  • Superior oral and written communication skills. 
  • The ability to be concise or digest complex subjects and convey to leadership.
  • Strong analytical / problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage/direct complex projects.
  • The ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders to solve problems and achieve shared objectives.

 

(Requisition No. 61762)

Series

0801