Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions through 9 July 2025.

This position is open to: Current AFRL employees only.

Your application WILL NOT be considered if all required documents are not submitted.

The salary range for this position including Dayton, OH locality is (DR-2 $90,742 - $142,488).

This position will be filled using DHA for all qualified DR-02s at their current grade level.

The AFRL Sensors' Directorate is looking for a team-oriented engineer to support the OneRY Range in designing, implementing and testing RF systems and components.

The OneRY Range is a unique asset that operates at the leading edge of RF technology and houses some of the most capable RF test platforms in the Air Force. The Range is a test and research asset that functions to support AFRL, DAF, and the DoD in pursuing RF sensing superiority.

This position entails working in an active test environment that includes indoor and outdoor equipment and systems, often with RF tools and electrical components. The duties also include preparing test plans, coordinating with mission partners and working within a team of professionals to accomplish complex projects.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

Yes

Required Qualifications

• This position is open to all qualified DR-02's at their current grade level, who meet the OPM qualification standards for the occupational series of 0801 (General Engineering); 0855 (Electronics Engineering); 1301 (General Physical Science); 1501 (Mathematics); or 1550 (Computer Science).
• Series 0800- all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf (opm.gov) (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedulequalification- standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf)
• Series 1310- Physics Series 1310 (opm.gov) (https://www.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/ classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physicsseries- 1310/)
• Series 1501- General Mathematics and Statistics Series 1501 (opm.gov) (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/general-mathematics-and-statistics-series-1501star/)
• Series 1550- Computer Science Series (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/)
• Must be a United States Citizenship
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with access to SCI as a condition of employment
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing.
• Ability to perform TDY travel approximately 10% time
• Experience in managing highly technical contracted projects
• Experience in coordination of classified projects and facilities
• Technical expertise in Testing and Evaluation of RF sensor systems and related technologies
• Experience working on matrixed teams or Integrated Product Teams (IPT's)
• Excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills for technical and senior leader audiences
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level II Non-Critical certification in Engineering and Technology Management (N). The selectee will have 60-months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained. Applicants for this position must list any acquisition certifications and status as an acquisition corps member in their resume

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to support and enable organization’s program, mission and vision
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build consensus, and resolve conflicts/problems across a collaborative community
• Ability to deal with complex, non-standard situations and environments
• Ability to motivate, develop and grow technical teams in achieving common goals
• Ability to work and lead others in a fast paced environment
• Experience at a relevant transition organization for sensing or spectrum warfare technology, such as AFLCMC, NASIC, or MAJCOM
• Experience with Top Secret, SCI and/or Special Access Programs

Additional Information

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 63522__Last Name_First Name_Resume
Transcript: Req No_63522_Last Name_First Name_Transcript*
SF-50: Req No_63522_Last Name_First Name_SF-50
*If uploading multiple transcripts, the naming convention should include "Transcript BS" or "Transcript MS" as applicable.
Required documents include:
• Federal resume with relevant start and end dates in MM/DD/YYYY, per experience.
• Unofficial Transcripts Required
• Most recent SF-50 for current federal employees; redact all PII

Requisition Number: 63522

Series

08XX

1310

1501

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.