The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full-time General Engineer NH-0801-03 to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC). This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits. This position may be filled at Hill, Robins, or Tinker Air Force Base (AFB). To be considered for a specific location please submit to the job posting at that location on the AFCS site. Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized. 2026 Salary Range is $89,508-$138,370 yearly (includes locality). Job Open Date: 7 Sep 2026 Job Close Date: 21 Sep 2026 In this position the selectee will serve as a General Engineer in the AFSC/EN Functional Office, to serve as the Science and Engineer Advanced Manufacturing Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the entire AFSC Center. Requirements: - U.S. Citizenship - Minimum of 3 years of experience in Science & Engineering (S&E) - Employee must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance as a condition of employment - Could be subject to random testing for drug use - Periodic travel for temporary duty (TDY) may be needed to support workload - Designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) - Employee must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions (Master's degree preferred.): - Engineering standard: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf - Computer science: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-general-schedule-positions/standards/1500/gs1550.pdf - Physical scientist: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-general-schedule-positions/standards/1300/gs1300p.pdf Duties: • Serve as the enterprise-wide Subject Matter Expert (SME) and primary technical consultant for Advanced Composites and Chemical Science technologies, including but not limited to composite manufacturing, corrosion prevention and repair, and surface preparation equipment and processes across the entire Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) • Lead the insertion and application of Advanced Composites and Chemical Science technologies for mechanical, aerospace, and other engineering disciplines within the AFSC/EN Advanced Manufacturing and Repair branch. • Coordinate and support all three Air Logistics Complexes to provide recommendations, insights, and knowledge related to the application and utilization of composites, corrosion prevention, and chemical preparation technology, championing increased scale and commonality across the AFSC. • Translate complex engineering requirements into practical reality by developing standardized operating procedures, process controls, and specialized training curricula required for shop floor artisans to safely execute composite fabrication, corrosion repair, and surface preparation. • Serves as a consultant and technical expert to senior subject matter specialists and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations. • Develops and defines critical technical practices, internal practices and policy for scientist and engineering disciplines. • Serve as AFSC-EN point of contact by applying expert knowledge and mastery of advanced engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods to ensure assigned projects remain consistent with program objectives, costs, schedules, performance criteria, and existing policies. • Architect, develop, and optimize composite production workflows (e.g., corrosion prevention and repair, resin infusion, structural bonding, chemical surface preparation) to maximize throughput, minimize variability, and ensure consistent, aerospace-grade quality. • Partner directly with the Qualification Engineers, Advanced Materials Scientists, and Cognizant Engineering Authorities to ensure that generated Computer-Aided Design (CAD) models and TDPs consistently meet strict certification and airworthiness standards. • Evaluate and recommend future capital investments in 3D scanning and metrology equipment, ensuring all procurements and process developments align with strategic goals. • Coordinates special studies on design changes, recommends solutions to technical problems, and recommends plausible engineering approaches. • Accomplish AFSC/EN special projects, taskers, and suspense as directed. Provides status in weekly stand-up meetings with branch. • Support and proliferate the AFSC/EN technology roadmap effort, leading a consortium of Advanced Composites users and experts in a coordinated effort to include process engineers across each depot, the Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO), the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), and various groups within the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC). • Execute staff officer functions and communication to peers, supervisors, and senior Air Force leadership. Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities: - Professional knowledge of engineering and technical management as demonstrated by a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited College or University. Knowledge of Air Force and AFMC command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships. - Deep, hands-on technical mastery of industrial Advanced Composites and Chemical Science equipment and processes, with a thorough understanding of polymer resins, composite layups, corrosion prevention and repair, structural bonding, curing kinetics, and chemical surface preparation. - Proven experience working within a heavy manufacturing, aerospace production, or industrial depot environment. You must deeply understand the constraints, realities, and culture of the "shop floor." - Demonstrated expertise in developing repeatable manufacturing processes, reducing scrap rates, and implementing robust process controls for advanced machinery and chemical applications. - A strategic mindset with the ability to lead enterprise-wide capability stand-ups rather than just managing isolated projects. - Highly proficient in writing and speaking effectively to communicate technical and management information with either technical or management personnel. - Ability to gather, assemble and analyze facts, draw conclusions, and devise solutions to problems. - Knowledge of Air Force and AFMC command structures, missions, programs, and organizational relationships (knowledge of the AFMC planning, programming, and budgeting system is highly preferred). - Exceptional written and oral communication skills are required, along with the ability to operate independently, collaborate effectively within a team, and engage with geographically distributed, cross-functional personnel and teams. RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit. Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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