Chief Engineer, Transformational Capabilities Office (Interdisciplinary)

Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 6 February 2024.  

RST Mission Overview:

Directs development and implementation of a competitive and cross-disciplinary construct to plan and execute the transformational component of Air Force (AF) science and technology (S&T) as defined by the 2019 AF S&T Strategy. Leads enterprise-level, cross-organizational processes to envision, mature, and demonstrate S&T required to enable new warfighting concepts providing leap ahead capabilities.

The AFRL Integrated Capabilities Directorate, Air Force Transformational Capabilities Office (TCO) (AFRL/RST) seeks to hire a senior-level, DR-04, Engineer at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. The incumbent will serve as the TCO Chief Engineer.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Utilizes multidisciplinary engineering work in areas such as materials, mechanical, electrical and digital engineering to implement sound Science and Technology Systems Engineering (SE) practices within TCO.
• Applies diverse engineering practices, techniques, and processes to identify and resolve issues, as well as ensure resolutions are consistent with program objectives, existing policies, procedures, and best practices. 
• In collaboration with TCO’s program manager (PM) lead, utilize systems engineering expertise to assist in the development, maintenance and modernization of policies and processes instilling cost, schedule, performance, and risk management rigor and discipline within TCO’s portfolio.
• Provides technical guidance to research and/or scientific teams to foster collaboration, promote synergy, encourage innovation, and ensure scientific rigor. 
• Develops innovative approaches and solutions to exploit emerging technology and fosters an environment of technology exploitation. 
• Cultivates and sustains a professional atmosphere of cooperation, cohesion and teamwork. 
• Communicates, collaborates, and provides counsel to Head Quarters (HQ) AF, Major Commands (MAJCOMs), Combatant Command (COCOMs), HQ Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), other services, universities, and industry both nationally and internationally. 
• Provide engineering expertise to TCO acquisition strategy panels and cross-functional independent review team activities.
• Provides technical expertise to the AFRL Digital Enterprise to facilitate incorporation of digital engineering practices across the Enterprise.
• Supports Integrated Capabilities Directorate (AFRL/RS) Chief Engineer in coordination and approval for TCO test activities.
• Builds partnerships with AFRL Chief Engineers and TCO Program PMs to implement SE & PM policies, establish SE-related cross-directorate processes for TCO programs, and identify tools and training important for successful SE implementation on TCO programs.
• Builds partnerships with AFRL Digital Enterprise to facilitate incorporation of digital engineering practices within TCO.
• Supports other RS Chief Engineer initiatives, including, S&T protection, program management, program health assessments, reporting, and other initiatives, as needed.

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

• United States Citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• The incumbent may be subject to random drug testing.
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade DR-03/GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems.  Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
• A bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.

Desired Qualifications

• Possess an advanced degree in a relevant engineering field, from an ABET accredited academic institution
• Significant experience in Systems Engineering (SE) and Program Management (PM)
• Experience in DAF systems acquisition, including Program Offices and R&D
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

(Requisition No. 42037)

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