Aerospace Engineer- Authority

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior professional aerospace engineer in support of the acquisition, development, or sustainment of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.

The position provides senior professional aerospace engineering support for acquisition, development, or sustainment activities related to weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD Acq Demo Homepage (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and Fact Sheet .html
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• electee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• A professional engineering degree at the bachelor’s level from an ABET accredited institution in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline is highly desired.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid driver’s license may be required for the position.
• May be required to acquire and maintain certification(s), such as Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).