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Military Service - U.S. Air Force, Developmental Engineer

Military Service - U.S. Air Force
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026

This job requires military service with a contract as a commissioned officer in the Air Force. The application is for a specific position within the Air Force.

Position Summary

In order for us to complete our missions, our technology simply cannot fail. Covering a wide range of specialties ranging from aeronautical and computer systems to flight test and mechanical, Developmental Engineers in the U.S. Air Force provide advanced skills and knowledge of their particular specialties. Responsible for everything from the planning to implementation of their projects, these experts are essential to the success of operations all over the world.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Continuously analyze technical policies, procedures, products and services to improve customer support
  • Conduct design studies and manage studies contracted to industries
  • Coordinate engineering and technical management activities
  • Plan, organize and implement systems engineering processes
  • Identify and incorporate new technologies and subsystems

Benefits

Your effort and commitment is essential to our mission, which is why we provide our Airmen with a benefits package that is unparalleled in the civilian world:

  • 30 days of vacation with pay each year
  • Excellent healthcare coverage for you and your family
  • Food and housing assistance
  • A generous retirement program
  • Prestigious leadership, training and continuing education opportunities
  • Free or low-cost world travel opportunities
  • Excellent starting salary

Qualifications

This is an active duty position as an Air Force officer. To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering related to one of the following specialties: aerospace, aeronautical, astronautical, computer, electrical, electronics, communication or mechanical
  • Completion of the Defence Acquisition University
  • Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management course or Acquisition Fundamentals course
  • Completion of the Air Force Flight Test Engineer course or comparable
  • Minimum of 24 months of experience in qualified position or a master’s degree in a specified discipline and 12 months’ experience or a Doctor of Philosophy degree in a specified discipline
  • Completion of Officer Training School (OTS), Air Force Academy (AFA) or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)
  • Must be between the ages of 18 and 39

About the Air Force

The mission of the U.S. Air Force is to fly, fight and win—airpower anytime, anywhere. We offer over 200 careers ranging from healthcare to engineering and we live by three core values: integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. Join us and see how far you’ll go.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $57,088.25 per year

Work Location: On the road

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan

Salary : $57,088

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