Job Overview

The Electronic Warfare Branch (AFRL/RYWE), Sensors Directorate seeks to hire a Radio Frequency Electronic Warfare Engineer, DR-02/DR-03, in Dayton, OH.

This position is only open to: ALL US CITIZENS. This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 20 February 2025. The salary range for this position including Dayton, OH locality is DR-02 $90,742 - $142,488; DR-03 $125,239 - $176,984.

Your application WILL NOT be considered if all required documents are not submitted. See list of required documents at the bottom of the announcement.

This position is open to candidates currently at the DR-02 (or equivalent grade) level eligible for promotion or reassignment and/or current DR-03 (or equivalent grade) level candidates for reassignment.

• Serves as an Electronic Warfare (EW) engineer leading the discovery, development, and transition of advanced EW capabilities to ensure a dominant USAF war fighting stance in anti-access/area-denial environments.
• Leads scientists and engineers conducting exploratory and advanced development of sophisticated EW techniques.
• Leads laboratory, field/flight testing, and demonstration of advanced Electronic Warfare technologies and concepts.
• Leads and engages research groups across academia, industry, Intelligence Community and the DoD for the development of new and unique technology and assessment capabilities.
• Develops and delivers technical briefs AFRL/RY/RI, AFRL/RS, and external stakeholders including Air Combat Command, HAF A5/7, PACAF, and other agencies on technology development progress
• Implements technical objectives through means of in-house and contracted efforts.
• Determines requirements for Electronic Warfare capabilities and employment working with operational partners
• Promotes a culture where intellectual property (IP) is developed, documented; protected, and rewarded.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship

• Applicants must have least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade DR-02, or equivalent in other pay systems. This includes experience developing, maturing, and/or producing sensors, sense-making, autonomy or spectrum warfare technologies, development of technical/research and development programs, systems engineering experience, and leadership of cross-organizational teams.

• Positions will be filled using occupational series within the SCIENTIST AND ENGINEERING career field

• Applicants must be able to meet the OPM Qualification Standards of the position being filled.

• OPM Qualifications Occupational Series:
  0801 (General Engineer); 0854 (Computer Engineer); 0855 (ElectronicsEngineer); 0861 (Aerospace Engineer)
  1310 (Physics)
  1501 (General Mathematics & Statistics)
  1515 (Operations Research)
  1520 (Mathematics)
  1529 (Mathematical Statistics)
  1550 (Computer Science)

• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret with access to SCI and SAP security clearance, as condition of employment.

• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing.

• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practioner) Non-Critical certification in Engineering and Technical Management (N); The selectee will have 60 months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained.
  *Applicants must list all completed APDP certifications in their resume.

Desired Qualifications

Desired experiences or background include:

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience and understanding of AFRL acquisition process including contracting and finance processes.
• Intermittent TDY is anticipated depending on program priorities and needs.
• The ability to work well in a fast-paced and diverse team.
• Excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills for technical and senior leader audiences.
• Development of Radio-Frequency systems, signals, signal processing, and algorithm development
• Strong background in Electronic Warfare applied to Radar and communication systems

When uploading documents please utilize the naming convention listed below. The Requisition Number is located at the bottom of the announcement.

• Resume (PDF): Req No_ 82930 _Last Name_First Name_Resume
• Transcript: Req No_ 82930 _Last Name_First Name_Transcript*
• SF-50: Req No_ 82930 _Last Name_First Name_SF-50
  *If uploading multiple transcripts, naming convention should include "Transcript BS" or "Transcript MA" as applicable.

Required documents include:

• Federal resume with relevant start and end dates in MM/DD/YY, per experience.
• Unofficial transcripts required; redact all PII
• Most recent SF-50 for current federal employees; redact all PII
• Requisition Number: 82930

Series

0801

0854

0855

0861

1310

1501

1515

1520

1529

1550

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.