What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronics Engineer- Direct Hire Authority position at AF Test Center?
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The primary purpose of this position is to apply technical work and professional electronics engineering skills in radio frequency (RF) & infrared (IR) spectrums to modeling and simulation systems that support high end advanced training and developmental and operational test and evaluation (DT&E and OT&E).
INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: All Professional Engineering Positions.
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes: knowledge of a wide range of electronics engineering theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods sufficient to determine and/or execute actions for a wide range of assignments involving combinations of complex features; knowledge of engineering standards and methods to formulate, execute, advise on, and explain recommendations of solutions to modify standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and techniques and resolve a wide variety of complex problems. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Ideal Candidate:
Desired skills include:
1. Knowledge of concepts, principles, and techniques across multiple interrelated and integrated technical and test engineering disciplines applied to human-in-the-loop simulators of advanced aircraft weapon systems (4th, 5th gen and beyond). Ability to apply advanced RF, IR and communications expertise to develop and operate test events for complex integrated live, virtual and constructive battlespace test events.
2. Technical knowledge of combat aircraft avionics, armament, electronic warfare systems, and related subsystems, including mission planning systems and procedures. Technical knowledge of air surveillance, early warning, target tracking, and target engagement radars; electronic warfare techniques and countermeasures; and IR tracking, jamming and countermeasure capabilities.
3. Technical knowledge of RF and IR waveform emissions; ability to incorporate emissions properties into various virtual and constructive simulation models.
4. Knowledge of combat air vehicles, EO/IR/RF weapons & sensors, EW, and signature management with respect to operational flight test planning, execution, and data reduction. Proficient in flight test conduct, coordination, supervision, and data analysis/evaluation as compared with applicable truth sources and model data. Experienced in technical report generation and administrative aspects of flight test programs. Skilled in the use of a variety of computer applications and software, to include high fidelity simulators, sufficient to meet desired test objectives and demonstrate/employ flying procedures and maneuvers in mission training and test events.
5. Ability to plan and organize work, coordinate between various electrical/electronic/aerospace/mechanical engineering and test disciplines; coordinate with USAF, USN, DOD, other federal government agencies, and defense contractors. Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend accurate, timely, and economical solutions.
6. Ability to maintain good working relations and to provide technical leadership and project management oversight and communicate effectively with a broad range of personnel both orally and in writing and to use modern computer software applications in support of communications and presentations.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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The primary purpose of this position is to apply technical work and professional electronics engineering skills in radio frequency (RF) & infrared (IR) spectrums to modeling and simulation systems that support high end advanced training and developmental and operational test and evaluation (DT&E and OT&E).
Qualifications:
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional And Scientific Positions.INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: All Professional Engineering Positions.
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes: knowledge of a wide range of electronics engineering theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods sufficient to determine and/or execute actions for a wide range of assignments involving combinations of complex features; knowledge of engineering standards and methods to formulate, execute, advise on, and explain recommendations of solutions to modify standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and techniques and resolve a wide variety of complex problems. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Ideal Candidate:
Desired skills include:
- 1 year of experience in computer programming desired.
- 1 year of experience with Linux Operating Systems.
- 1 year of experience controlling or supporting aircraft operations or test.
- 1 year of experience with Joint Simulation Environment operations.
1. Knowledge of concepts, principles, and techniques across multiple interrelated and integrated technical and test engineering disciplines applied to human-in-the-loop simulators of advanced aircraft weapon systems (4th, 5th gen and beyond). Ability to apply advanced RF, IR and communications expertise to develop and operate test events for complex integrated live, virtual and constructive battlespace test events.
2. Technical knowledge of combat aircraft avionics, armament, electronic warfare systems, and related subsystems, including mission planning systems and procedures. Technical knowledge of air surveillance, early warning, target tracking, and target engagement radars; electronic warfare techniques and countermeasures; and IR tracking, jamming and countermeasure capabilities.
3. Technical knowledge of RF and IR waveform emissions; ability to incorporate emissions properties into various virtual and constructive simulation models.
4. Knowledge of combat air vehicles, EO/IR/RF weapons & sensors, EW, and signature management with respect to operational flight test planning, execution, and data reduction. Proficient in flight test conduct, coordination, supervision, and data analysis/evaluation as compared with applicable truth sources and model data. Experienced in technical report generation and administrative aspects of flight test programs. Skilled in the use of a variety of computer applications and software, to include high fidelity simulators, sufficient to meet desired test objectives and demonstrate/employ flying procedures and maneuvers in mission training and test events.
5. Ability to plan and organize work, coordinate between various electrical/electronic/aerospace/mechanical engineering and test disciplines; coordinate with USAF, USN, DOD, other federal government agencies, and defense contractors. Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend accurate, timely, and economical solutions.
6. Ability to maintain good working relations and to provide technical leadership and project management oversight and communicate effectively with a broad range of personnel both orally and in writing and to use modern computer software applications in support of communications and presentations.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure an integrated approach to modeling and simulation activities applied to test and high end advanced training.
- Plan and participate in safety and technical readiness reviews dealing with functional and overall test and training issues and ensure customer needs for system capabilities and facilities are satisfied.
- Lead the contractor workforce in data collection, reduction, analysis and reporting of simulation tests and training events.
- Develop, prioritize and report on organizational performance goals and objectives.
- Evaluate and track project performance, as a project leader and electrical engineering expert.
Salary : $91,427