Senior General Engineer

Job Overview

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED US CITIZENS.

This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 PM EST, 30 September 2026.

AFRL/RFDM seeks to hire a senior level DR-0801-III Senior Project Engineer at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH. The incumbent will serve as a Resilient and Assured Microelectronics (RAM) Branch Senior Project Manager directly supporting externally and internally funded microelectronics assurance efforts.

Position duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Strategic R&D Leadership: Lead technology partners in highly complex technical areas to develop comprehensive strategies for R&D in microelectronics assurance programs.
• Portfolio & Contract Management: Lead the development and execution of RAM contracts and microelectronics research efforts. Manage both internal and external contracts, including the formulation of contract vehicles and strategies for large-scale developmental initiatives.
• Execution & Oversight: Drive and manage portfolio execution in strict accordance with AFRL/RF and external customer requirements. Oversee comprehensive execution reviews in coordination with AFRL/RF financial management, branch leadership, and key stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Integration: Coordinate effectively between Branch leadership and external programs to guarantee the delivery of protective technologies to the warfighter.
• Executive Communication: Translate and communicate highly complex technical, programmatic, and management information across multiple organizational levels within the DoW, directly briefing senior leaders and management on behalf of the branch.
• Programmatic Decision-Making: Perform oversight across a broad range of R&D and contract efforts, making critical decisions that significantly impact science and technology trajectories. Ensure all assigned projects strictly meet cost, schedule, performance, and security objectives.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship.
• Ability to maintain Top Secret clearance with access to SCI.
• Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience in microelectronics or related fields at the DR-2 or equivalent grade in other pay systems.
• Applicant must be able to meet the OPM Qualification Standards of the position being filled https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf.
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Engineering &Technical Management (N); experience requirement is 4 years; and the selectee will have 60 months to meet APDP requirements, or a waiver must be obtained.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• To qualify for this position, candidates should demonstrate experience and proficiency in the following areas:
• Graduate Degree in microelectronics is highly preferred.
• Extensive experience in federal or defense acquisition, contract development, and financial execution.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale, highly complex technology, S&T, or R&D portfolios (experience in microelectronics or hardware assurance is highly preferred).
• Strong executive-level communication skills, with a track record of briefing senior military and civilian leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex organizational structures and align external/internal funding streams with mission requirements.
  
  

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Series

0801

Additional Information

• The position requires official travel (Temporary Duty or TDY) approximately 5-10% of the time
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing, including one at the time of hiring.
  
  

Resume requirement: Resume may not exceed two pages and font size should be no smaller than 10pts.

Instructions on how to submit your resume are provided in the automated email you will receive once you apply.

Requisition Number 87571

Posting End Date

09/30/2026