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-0861-04, Internal Aerodynamics Technical Expert
NH-0861-04, Computational Fluid Dynamics / External Aerodynamics Technical Expert

The Flight Mechanics Branch (AFLCMC/EZFT) provides air vehicle engineering support to all program offices in AFLCMC. The branch is home to technical experts who provide training to junior engineers, program support to engineers collocated in program offices, and airworthiness assessments. 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 Top Secret clearance.
• An engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program is required.

Desired Qualifications

NH-0861-04

• Internal Aerodynamics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• External Aerodynamics
• 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 67594

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.