Lead General Engineer

The Air Force Civilian Service

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
  • Completion of specialized experience requirements for professional engineering positions as per OPM specifications.
  • Adherence to Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements with certification in Engineering and Technical Management needed after appointment.
  • Relevant academic degrees, professional military education, and certifications must be listed.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with sensitive classification regulations.
  • Prepare and manage technical documentation for nuclear weapon systems.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance weapon system effectiveness.
  • Evaluate engineering designs for compliance with safety and performance standards.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career advancement within a critical national security sector.
  • Engagement with advanced engineering practices and cutting-edge technologies.
  • Access to professional development opportunities and specialized training.
Full Job Description
OPENS: 22 JUNE 2026

CLOSES: 6 JULY 2026

**IMPORTANT**
• AFNWC is requiring the 2-page resume format for our job announcements. Please access this link to learn more about what to include in your resume: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
• 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, education, and professional development is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors.
• The hiring manager will reject any illegible/unreadable resumes or resumes that do not comply with the 2-page limitation.
• Provide all academic degrees, professional military education and any other professional certifications on your 2-page resume.

**IMPORTANT**
• Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is requiring the 2-page resume format for our job announcements. Please access this link to learn more about what to include in your resume: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
• 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, education, and professional development is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors.
• The hiring manager will reject any illegible/unreadable resumes or resumes that do not comply with the 2-page limitation.
• Provide all academic degrees, professional military education and any other professional certifications on your 2-page resume.
• U.S. CITIZENSHIP
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, employee may be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• Engineer candidates must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) All Professional Engineering Positions, 0800, Individual Occupational Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
• Employees must meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements, which includes achieving Engineering and Technical Management "Practitioner" certification category within required timeframe after appointment.

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