Air Vehicle/Vehicle Systems/Production Execution Systems Engineer - GFE Team

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for an Air Vehicle/Vehicle Systems/Production Execution Systems Engineer - GFE Team(NH-0801-04) to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Arlington, VA. This position can close at any time. Apply Now! Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation incentives may be available. VoP (Value of Position): 96 Qualifications/Requirements: The incumbent will function as the lead systems engineer for the Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) teams working under the Vehicle Systems (VS) Program Management Organization (PMO). The incumbent will work with the Radar, Helmet Mounted Displays (HMD), Gun Pods (GU), LRU/BRU, Ancillary Mission Equipment (AME) projects to ensure is procured and delivered in time to support aircraft production and sustainment. The incumbent is responsible for establishing and enforcing policies and procedures governing the manufacturing, producibility, and quality of GFE. He / She will oversee the overall systems engineering process working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from Vehicle Systems (VS) and Mission Systems (MS) PMOs. Serves as the primary Technical Authority for the GFE portfolio, overseeing full-lifecycle systems engineering processes and directing integration activities to ensure all GFE components meet rigorous performance requirements and integrate seamlessly with the larger aircraft system. Collaborates with product owners, technical stakeholders, and engineering teams to ensure system designs remain responsive to changing mission requirements and operational priorities. Possesses working knowledge of INCOSE-based MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) principles. Understands tools and architectures of common MBSE tool sets (Cameo/CATIA magic or equivalent) to create, review, and critique models and export artifacts. Leads the technical evaluation and adjudication of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Change Requests (CRs), and Major Variance Requests (MVRs), representing the GFE team as the primary technical decision-maker at Joint Configuration Management boards including the Joint Configuration Review Board (JCRB) and Joint Configuration Control Board (JCCB). Drives technical risk management and quality mission assurance by establishing producibility criteria. Conducts independent manufacturing readiness assessments, executing root-cause failure investigations, and mitigating vulnerabilities throughout production and sustainment. Administers systems level trade studies and allocates performance and function requirements across software, firmware, and hardware to optimize cost, delivery, and schedule. Leads the comprehensive technical review of contractor-submitted designs, plans, and new proposals, providing critical engineering-based assessments to validate fulfillment of system requirements and support contract negotiations. Develops and executes strategic workforce and competency models to identify, recruit, and manage the multi-disciplinary engineering talent-including Build Managers, Quality Engineers, and technical SMEs-required to support the GFE production pipeline. Steers mission architecture development, requirements definition, and the creation of operational concepts and systems engineering products across the lifecycle. Leads cross functional teams in the design and delivery of integrated, end to end solutions supporting mission critical objectives. Chairs Prime Contractor Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR) as required. Decomposes, defines, allocates establishes and refines producibility, traceability, maintainability, and quality assurance criteria for the portfolio, ensuring designs are optimized for manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness while communicating critical engineering solutions across organizational boundaries. Formulates and executes the technical risk management strategy in accordance with all applicable service specific, JPO and DOW regulations and directives. Identifies critical system-level vulnerabilities and engineering mitigations prior to production execution to ensure fleet safety and mission success. Additional qualifications: Accredited Engineering BS degree (Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, Industrial, Quality, Mechanical, or Manufacturing). Minimum 7-10 years of experience in systems engineering, manufacturing/quality engineering, and acquisition, with a focus on the delivery and support of new equipment. DAWIA Engineering and Technical Management (ETM) Practitioner certification. Deep knowledge of systems acquisitions principles from a technical perspective. Extensive knowledge of managing and resolving technical issues related to design producibility, quality, manufacturing planning, and supply chain management. Proven analytical ability to evaluate the root cause and subsequent effects of design changes and production or quality discrepancies. Strong briefing skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively. Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS and SAP/SAR. Requires a 4-year CAP Agreement. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). Ensure the submitted resume does not contain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as SSN, home address, etc.. 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