The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Aircraft and Pilot Systems Deputy Lead Engineer (NH-0861-04) to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH (Miamisburg, OH).
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Qualifications/Requirements:
The incumbent serves as the Aircraft and Pilot Systems (APS) Deputy Lead Engineer in support of APS Lead Engineer and the APS Material Leader within the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter Program Office (JSFPO). The mission of the APS Branch is to develop and enable the delivery and sustainment of F-35 air vehicle systems that are affordable, reliable, and mission capable today and provisioned for tomorrow's fight. The incumbent is responsible for assisting the Director AV and the AV Lead Engineer in providing overarching leadership and management of the personnel and resources within AV and act as a liaison among all the AV IPTs and the rest of the JSFPO organization. The incumbent supports this effort by managing workflow, prioritizing tasks and coordinating between AV and other product teams, the prime contractor and such sub-contractors as necessary. The incumbent also serves as the F-35A Flight Systems Chief Engineer, providing oversight and direction of all F-35A airworthiness and Systems Engineering efforts under the four Flight Systems supporting engineering disciplines: Crew Systems, Flight Technology, Structures and Utilities and Subsystems. Provides support to the F-35A Chief Systems Engineer on all issues and efforts associated with Flight Systems Engineering.
In this position, you will serve as the Aircraft and Pilot Systems Deputy Lead Engineer and the Flight Systems Chief Engineer. You will provide overarching technical leadership and manage engineering activities, airworthiness evaluations, and resource allocation across multiple Flight Systems disciplines.
U.S. Citizenship
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security clearance
Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering
10 or more years of experience in the acquisition of military aircraft
5 or more years of experience as a subject matter expert in at least one of the following engineering disciplines: Crew Systems, Flight Technology, Structures, or Utilities and Subsystems
Experience in military aircraft airworthiness certification
Proven team leadership experience
Must be able to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station up to 20%
Key Job-Related Responsibilities:
Coordinate and direct technical work, prioritize tasks, and manage workflow between program teams, aircraft manufacturers, and external stakeholders.
Serve as the lead authority for verifying airworthiness standards, guiding assessments to support flight tests, aircraft production, and technical upgrades.
Oversee team staffing levels, complete performance reviews, and provide professional mentoring and guidance to engineering personnel.
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