What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Engineer position at The Air Force Civilian Service?
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OPENS: 15 SEPTEMBER 2026
CLOSES: 29 SEPTEMBER 2026
Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is currently seeking a full-time General Engineer to work in the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Systems Directorate, Sentinel Payload Systems Division at Hill Air Force Base near Layton, Utah.
This position (988080) is an NH-801-03. The salary range for this position is $89,507 - $124,290 based on Value of Position (78), which includes Hill AFB locality pay (17.06%).
**Value of Position: If your current salary is within the band, but above the stated Value of Position, your salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.
*Recruitment, Relocation, Retention, and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.
**IMPORTANT**
AFNWC requires the 2-page resume format for our job announcements. Please access this link to learn more about what to include in your resume: ;br>
Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size must be no smaller than 10 pt. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience, education, and professional development is reviewed and considered.
The hiring manager may reject 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.
Recruitment and/or relocation bonuses may be offered upon review of qualifications, and other significant factors.
Candidates may be asked to provide three professional references upon request.
The AFNWC Sentinel Systems Division manages a major acquisition of the next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) System, providing a strategic deterrent to nuclear attack against the United States. The Payloads Division is primarily responsible for the Mk21A reentry vehicle.
The primary purpose of this position is to evaluate and solve the complex, technical problems specific to the Sentinel program.
DUTIES:
Serves as an engineer on a multi-disciplinary team, providing technical leadership and expertise on contractor work performance to include tracking progress, evaluating work products, supporting missions, and facilitating process development/improvement initiatives.
Actively uses Systems Engineering principles and processes in support of multiple sustainment and acquisition efforts.
Serves as a Sentinel technical subject matter expert for assigned areas and advises on technical design, development, acquisition, test, and operational issues related to requirements, systems engineering, safety, and security.
Supports projects for the engineering team, setting priorities and tracking multiple technical issues at a time across multiple programs.
Communicates issues and resolutions to contractors, stakeholders, and team members with varying technical backgrounds.
Engages with extended and geographically dispersed stakeholders including subject matter experts from across AFNWC, Air Force Global Strike Command, support contractors, etc., to ensure technical activities are successfully planned, coordinated, and executed.
EXPERIENCE:
Three or more years of relevant engineering experience is typically desired to successfully perform as an engineer.
Experience in areas such as research and development, design, acquisition, production, maintenance, repair, engineering support, testing and evaluation, and/or system modification is preferred.
Understanding of DoD weapon systems issues, and experience working with government organizations in areas such as research and development, design, acquisition, production, maintenance, repair, engineering support, testing and evaluation, and/or system modification is highly valued.
Familiarity with ICBM weapon systems is preferred.
Experience administering systems engineering principles in weapon system acquisition is highly desirable.
Familiarity with the integration of nuclear hardness, environmental/corrosion, and safety is desirable.
U.S. CITIZENSHIP
Employee 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.
Engineering candidates must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) All Professional Engineering Positions, 0800, Individual Occupational Requirements: ;br>
A professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level in a course of study accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission is required. An advanced degree in engineering is preferred.
Employee must meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements, which includes achieving Engineering and Technical Management "Practitioner" certification category within required timeframe after appointment.
OPENS: 15 SEPTEMBER 2026
CLOSES: 29 SEPTEMBER 2026
Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is currently seeking a full-time General Engineer to work in the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Systems Directorate, Sentinel Payload Systems Division at Hill Air Force Base near Layton, Utah.
This position (988080) is an NH-801-03. The salary range for this position is $89,507 - $124,290 based on Value of Position (78), which includes Hill AFB locality pay (17.06%).
**Value of Position: If your current salary is within the band, but above the stated Value of Position, your salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.
*Recruitment, Relocation, Retention, and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.
**IMPORTANT**
AFNWC requires the 2-page resume format for our job announcements. Please access this link to learn more about what to include in your resume: ;br>
Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size must be no smaller than 10 pt. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience, education, and professional development is reviewed and considered.
The hiring manager may reject 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.
Recruitment and/or relocation bonuses may be offered upon review of qualifications, and other significant factors.
Candidates may be asked to provide three professional references upon request.
The AFNWC Sentinel Systems Division manages a major acquisition of the next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) System, providing a strategic deterrent to nuclear attack against the United States. The Payloads Division is primarily responsible for the Mk21A reentry vehicle.
The primary purpose of this position is to evaluate and solve the complex, technical problems specific to the Sentinel program.
DUTIES:
Serves as an engineer on a multi-disciplinary team, providing technical leadership and expertise on contractor work performance to include tracking progress, evaluating work products, supporting missions, and facilitating process development/improvement initiatives.
Actively uses Systems Engineering principles and processes in support of multiple sustainment and acquisition efforts.
Serves as a Sentinel technical subject matter expert for assigned areas and advises on technical design, development, acquisition, test, and operational issues related to requirements, systems engineering, safety, and security.
Supports projects for the engineering team, setting priorities and tracking multiple technical issues at a time across multiple programs.
Communicates issues and resolutions to contractors, stakeholders, and team members with varying technical backgrounds.
Engages with extended and geographically dispersed stakeholders including subject matter experts from across AFNWC, Air Force Global Strike Command, support contractors, etc., to ensure technical activities are successfully planned, coordinated, and executed.
EXPERIENCE:
Three or more years of relevant engineering experience is typically desired to successfully perform as an engineer.
Experience in areas such as research and development, design, acquisition, production, maintenance, repair, engineering support, testing and evaluation, and/or system modification is preferred.
Understanding of DoD weapon systems issues, and experience working with government organizations in areas such as research and development, design, acquisition, production, maintenance, repair, engineering support, testing and evaluation, and/or system modification is highly valued.
Familiarity with ICBM weapon systems is preferred.
Experience administering systems engineering principles in weapon system acquisition is highly desirable.
Familiarity with the integration of nuclear hardness, environmental/corrosion, and safety is desirable.
U.S. CITIZENSHIP
Employee 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.
Engineering candidates must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) All Professional Engineering Positions, 0800, Individual Occupational Requirements: ;br>
A professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level in a course of study accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission is required. An advanced degree in engineering is preferred.
Employee must meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements, which includes achieving Engineering and Technical Management "Practitioner" certification category within required timeframe after appointment.
Salary : $89,507 - $124,290