LEAD GENERAL ENGINEER

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

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Must obtain and maintain a security clearance
  • Position may be subject to drug testing
  • Ability to work extended hours, including swings or graveyard shifts
  • Professional Engineering degree from an ABET accredited institution is preferred
  • Experience in leading a team and managing projects within multidisciplinary engineering contexts

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of engineers, ensuring project execution and quality control
  • Develop and implement innovative engineering policies and practices
  • Conduct research and provide expertise in program management
  • Coordinate planning and execution of engineering projects
  • Oversee and support the training of team members at various experience levels
  • Assess the impact of technology on engineering processes and systems

Benefits

  • Offers recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives
  • Potential for student loan incentives
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic military environment
  • Possible travel for missions and training
  • Federal employment stability with benefits
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time LEAD GENERAL ENGINEER, NH-0801-03, to work at the Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) in the Ogden Air Logistics Complex (OO-ALC) with 309 MXSG at HILL AIR FORCE BASE located in LAYTON, UT. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

This job may close at any time! APPLY NOW!!!

Recruitment, Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.

Roster may be used to fill vacancies Complex wide for the next 90 days.

This position will be used to fill multiple shifts (day, swing and grave).

2026 Salary Range: ($89,508-$138,370) / Yearly with locality

Job Open Date: 06/02/2026

Job Close Date: 06/09/2026

Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an expert level General Engineer and Team Leader responsible to supervisors or managers for assuring the work of their assigned team is carried out by performing a range of planning, coordinating, coaching, facilitating, and related supportive duties and responsibilities. Serves as a lead program manager and senior subject matter expert, researching, developing, and recommending new and innovative corporate policies, practices, and processes for management. This position performs official lead duties over three (or more), subordinate professional employees with job experience ranging from varying levels of the trainee and developmental phase to journeyman level by overseeing projects, assignments, and performing work assignments and/or studies.

Qualifications:

- U.S. Citizenship

- Obtain & maintain Security clearance

- This may be a designated Drug Testing Position

- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical (if applicable)

- The employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include overtime, and/or days, swings, or owl shifts.

- The employee may be required to work during base exercises, contingencies or emergency situations.

- The employee may occasionally travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft IAW Joint Travel Regulations to other government installations, contractor facilities, or other commercial Locations for both training and mission accomplishment.

-A professional Engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is highly desired.

Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of a wide range of advanced multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services.

2. Knowledge of development engineering methodologies sufficient to apply experimental theories and/or new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.

3. Knowledge of systems engineering practices and procedures as they pertain to sustainment, modification, logistics, and production management principles, concepts, policies, and systems.

4. Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; of standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and of other engineering disciplines used in support of sustainment, modification, and maintenance programs.

5. Ability to lead a team, devise and evaluate criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships for design approaches; to assess the impact of new technology on current systems and processes; and to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, form conclusions, and devise and recommend solutions to problems.

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.

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

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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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