General Engineer (ENRW)

United States Air Force

$89K — $138K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Science & Engineering (S&E).
  • Must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance.
  • Subject to random drug testing.
  • Education requirement: Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee engineering workloads, including manpower and personnel management.
  • Conduct data analysis for workforce initiatives and evaluate personnel actions.
  • Manage functional training, education, and award programs for civilian development.
  • Facilitate partnerships with academia and industry for technology transfer and transition.
  • Engage collaboratively with cross-functional teams and support the S&E workforce.

Benefits

  • Potential for relocation, retention, and student loan incentives.
  • Career development opportunities in a structured acquisition position.
  • Contribute to mission success through innovative engineering solutions.
  • Support a collaborative work environment with cutting-edge capabilities.
Full Job Description
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 The primary purpose of this position is to serve in the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) Engineering Directorate (EN) and directly contribution to delivering exceptional engineering solutions that enhance AF readiness and effectiveness through innovation, advanced technology, and a highly skilled workforce to contribute to mission success with cutting edge capabilities, a collaborative spirit, and unwavering commitment. 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 Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs): - Oversight will include EN workloads such as manpower and personnel (M&P), civilian development, and technology transfer and transition (T3), applying critical thinking to independently interpret and align processes with policy and higher guidance, develop actionable courses of action, and strategically support and engage the S&E workforce and organizations across AFSC. - M&P oversight includes conducting data analysis for workforce initiatives and evaluating personnel actions in detail for specialized experience, degree qualifications, and to ensure proper organizational alignment across the S&E workforce. Civilian development manages functional training, education, and award programs and develops and leverages platforms for career path progression, mentoring, and leadership development for the civilian S&E enterprise. - T3 oversight includes facilitating internal and external partnership mechanisms including educational partnership agreements (EPAs), corporate research and development agreements (CRADAs), information transfer agreements (ITAs), and patents as well as EPA capstones, equipment loans, and academic initiatives in close collaboration with the DAFT3 office, legal teams, academia, and industry partners. - 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. 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. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a resume no more than 2 pages (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates." Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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