Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 29-Aug-2025.

OPEN TO CURRENT AFMC CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY.

AFLCMC/EN is seeking individuals for the following positions:

NH-0861-03, Air Vehicle Performance Engineer
NH-0861-03, Internal Aerodynamics Engineer
NH-0861-03, External Aerodynamics Engineer
NH-0861-03, Flight Controls Engineer
NH-0861-03, Flying Qualities and Stability and Control Engineer

The Flight Mechanics Branch (AFLCMC/EZFT) provides air vehicle engineering support to all program offices in AFLCMC. Flight mechanics engineers are assigned to program offices to support the development and testing of air vehicle systems. They determine air vehicle flight characteristics using wind tunnel, flight test and analytical / computational data. They use computational tools to build models and databases, interpret results, and assess air vehicle compliance with performance specifications and airworthiness requirements.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Required Qualifications

• Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top Secret clearance (depending on the specific position).
• An engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program is required.

Desired Qualifications

NH-0861-03

• Air Vehicle Performance
• Flight Controls
• External Aerodynamics
• Internal Aerodynamics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Airworthiness

Additional Information

• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade DR/DO-02/GS-13 for NH-04, DR/DO-01/GS-11 for NH-03, or DR/DO-01/GS-11 for NH-02 (or equivalent in other pay systems).

Other S&E vacancies are posted on the AFLCMC Jobs Board located here: https://usaf.dps.mil/teams/AFLCMCJobs/SitePages/AFLCMC%20Jobs%20Board.aspx

Please direct questions regarding this announcement to Mr. Andrew Lofthouse at andrew.lofthouse.2@us.af.mil.

Requisition Number 29598

Series

0861

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) employs approximately 11,500 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and manages a $7 billion portfolio of investments. The lab supports external customers and partners with industry while investing in basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. As one integrated lab, AFRL seamlessly supports the Science & Technology needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force.