Senior Systems Engineer

Air Force STEM$148K — $197K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a 'Top Secret' security clearance.
  • Ability to obtain Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification within 9 months.
  • At least 10 years of relevant engineering experience is preferred.
  • Expert knowledge in electronics design, embedded software design, and environmental testing is highly desired.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and manage systems engineering oversight and technical activities within the Directorate of Operations.
  • Serve as the technical expert for general engineering assignments in C4ISR systems.
  • Evaluate emerging technological advances in the field of systems engineering.
  • Direct initiatives sponsored by AFRCO-FSU and the Department of Defense.
  • Make critical independent decisions and influence management at the organizational level.

Benefits

  • Moving expenses may be paid for the selected candidate.
  • Contains a drug test designated position requirement.
  • Opportunity to lead crucial systems engineering initiatives within the Air Force.
  • Job security through designation as a Mission Essential & Key Position.
Full Job Description
General Engineer, GG-0801-14, to serve as a Senior Systems Engineer for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Rapid Capabilities Office - Field Support Unit, Directorate of Operations (DAFRCO-FSU/TED), Kirtland Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico. Moving expenses may be paid Salary range: $148,275 - $197,200 based on experience. This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V2007. Depending on the type of position you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. This position can close at any time. Apply Now! Qualifications/Requirements: In the position, you will serve as a senior professional engineer with systems engineering responsibility in assigned areas. The role supervises and manages all Directorate of Operations (DO) Systems Engineering oversight and technical activities. You will be considered the organization's technical expert for general engineering assignments involving electronics and software design and test, configuration management, and systems engineering related to advanced Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems and technologies. Must be a U.S. Citizen This position is designated as a Drug Test Designated Position Must be able to obtain and maintain a "Top Secret" security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Incumbent may be subject to a counterintelligence scope polygraph Must be able to obtain and maintain the required level of Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification within 9 months. Incumbent is required to sign an annual Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. This is a Mission Essential & Key Position. Active Guard and Reserve personnel are not qualified. EDUCATION: Degree: engineering or engineering technology that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). OR Combination of education and experience. For more information, please refer to education requirement at https://www.opm.gov/chcoc/transmittals/2013/draft-revised-qualification-standard-professional-engineering-occupations-0800.pdf Knowledge of advanced concepts of physics and engineering to serve as an expert in evaluating emerging technological advances. Knowledge of security management and acquisition procedures, including DoD policy. Management and leadership skills to direct AFRCO-FSU and DoD sponsored initiatives. Skill in formulating and assessing advanced technologies applied to sensor-to-sensor cueing and sensor-to-shooter strike systems. Knowledge of management of scientific and engineering programs. Ability to make critical independent decisions and influence top-level management. HIGHLY DESIRED EXPERT KNOWLEDGE: Electronics design & fabrication Embedded software design Environmental & Survivability testing Test design Technical writing & Technical contracting Electronic warfare Radio frequency engineering PREFERRED: At least TEN (10) years' experience You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. To learn more about the new resume requirements visit: https://afciviliancareers.com/resumetips/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/agency-guidance-on-the-two-page-limit-on-resume-length/ To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please subscribe 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. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age. #LI-BK1

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