Test and Experimentation Lead - Directed Energy, Space Electro-Optics Division, Starfire Optical Range (SOR)

Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 31 March 2024.

As part of AFRL’s Directed Energy, Space Electro-Optics Division, the Starfire Optical Range (SOR) is a vital resource in achieving the Department of the Air Force’s mission to operate freely in space. This world-class research facility is located on a hilltop 1,900 meters (6,240 feet) above sea level on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. SOR’s primary mission is to develop optical sensing, imaging, and atmospheric compensation technologies to support Space Domain Awareness missions. This facility is the world leader of research for laser-beacon adaptive optics for military uses and civilian applications, and technologies originating at SOR are regularly proliferated across the world-wide astronomical community. It is a major component of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s support to the U.S. Space Force.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Expected to be part of a team and learn from world-class senior scientists and engineers

• Learn to manage experimentation, test, and programmatic aspects of basic and applied laboratory research and engineering activities.

• Lead internal system test preparation and execution.

• Interface with external customers to provide test and experimentation support.

• Participate in day or night crew operations in support of test campaigns.

• Learn to plan, organize, and execute scientific and engineering program content within defined cost, schedule, and performance constraints.

• Ensure customer technical needs are met and facilitate technology transition.

• As needed, interface with existing Starfire Optical Range partners across the Air Force Research Laboratory, Department of Defense, nation, and internationally to promote knowledge sharing and technology transition activities.

• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.

Telework

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

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance.
• A Bachelor or higher degree from an accredited institution, unofficial transcripts are required to verify the degree.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing.
• Travel is a requirement.

Desired Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific or engineering field.

• Advanced degree in an engineering or research discipline.

• Experience with test planning, test plan preparation, test execution.

• Experience in activities relevant to the described job duties, which could include:

• Test and experimentation

• Scientific research or engineering

• Technology transitions

• Project or program management

• Employment in test organizations

(Requisition No. 13660)

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