Today
Top Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
IT - Software
Kirtland AFB, NM (On-Site/Office)
Duties
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico is searching for a Space Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer for SSC/AAMX (NH-0801-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).
Description:
This engineer position is an amazing opportunity to directly support the Missile Defense Agency target launch vehicle mission. The engineer is empowered to plan and carryout out assignments for Missile Defense Agency launch vehicle projects concerning specialty engineering, environment, specs and standards, safety, manufacturing, productivity and mission assurance, which entail a variety of complicating factors, interaction with other engineering specializations, and consideration of the lifecycle of items/systems.
Ideal Candidate:
Professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is required. This position requires the engineer to plan and carryout out assignments for Missile Defense Agency launch vehicle projects concerning specialty engineering, environment, specs and standards, safety, manufacturing, productivity and mission assurance. In addition, the position requires the engineer to accomplish a variety of complicating factors, interaction with other engineering specializations, and consideration of the lifecycle of items/systems. Applies several diverse engineering practices, techniques, and processes to identify and resolve difficult issues, as well as ensure resolutions are consistent with program objectives, existing policies, and procedures.
Coordinates the various phases of work with other functional disciplines and interprets/translates engineering requirements into design characteristics and criteria. Formulates and explains recommendations or solutions to modify standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and techniques. Knowledgeable of processes and procedures related to program management and strategic planning activities needed to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints. Ability to encourage new ideas and innovations; manage personnel, financial and information resources strategically and build coalitions to achieve common goals.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of processes and procedures related to program management and strategic planning activities needed to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints.
2. Ability to encourage new ideas and innovations; manage human, financial and information resources strategically and build coalitions to achieve common goals.
3. Skill in working with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations
4. Ability to persuade others to accept recommendations, work toward an agreement, and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions.
5. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.
7. Ability to identify problems and use sound judgment and decisions to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
The 0801 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here . In addition to the above requirements, you can view the experience level requirements here . Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.
Additional information
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here :
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information: Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here .
Agency contact information
US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address USSF - Space Systems Command
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn .
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico is searching for a Space Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer for SSC/AAMX (NH-0801-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).
Description:
This engineer position is an amazing opportunity to directly support the Missile Defense Agency target launch vehicle mission. The engineer is empowered to plan and carryout out assignments for Missile Defense Agency launch vehicle projects concerning specialty engineering, environment, specs and standards, safety, manufacturing, productivity and mission assurance, which entail a variety of complicating factors, interaction with other engineering specializations, and consideration of the lifecycle of items/systems.
Ideal Candidate:
Professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is required. This position requires the engineer to plan and carryout out assignments for Missile Defense Agency launch vehicle projects concerning specialty engineering, environment, specs and standards, safety, manufacturing, productivity and mission assurance. In addition, the position requires the engineer to accomplish a variety of complicating factors, interaction with other engineering specializations, and consideration of the lifecycle of items/systems. Applies several diverse engineering practices, techniques, and processes to identify and resolve difficult issues, as well as ensure resolutions are consistent with program objectives, existing policies, and procedures.
Coordinates the various phases of work with other functional disciplines and interprets/translates engineering requirements into design characteristics and criteria. Formulates and explains recommendations or solutions to modify standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and techniques. Knowledgeable of processes and procedures related to program management and strategic planning activities needed to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints. Ability to encourage new ideas and innovations; manage personnel, financial and information resources strategically and build coalitions to achieve common goals.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of processes and procedures related to program management and strategic planning activities needed to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints.
2. Ability to encourage new ideas and innovations; manage human, financial and information resources strategically and build coalitions to achieve common goals.
3. Skill in working with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations
4. Ability to persuade others to accept recommendations, work toward an agreement, and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions.
5. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.
7. Ability to identify problems and use sound judgment and decisions to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
- This position is designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
- PCS funding is authorized.
- Position is eligible for telework 2-4 days a pay period.
- Position will close in 5 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first).
- A professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is required.
- Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, "Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
- Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
- This position is designated a CRITICAL APDP position.
The 0801 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here . In addition to the above requirements, you can view the experience level requirements here . Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.
Additional information
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here :
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
- Benefits
Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits .
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. - Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
- Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
- Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
- Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
- Job title
- Detailed duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
- Hours per week
- Salary, if applicable
- Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
- How to Apply
Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here .
Agency contact information
US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address USSF - Space Systems Command
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn . - Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
- Job title
- Detailed duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
- Hours per week
- Salary, if applicable
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here .
Agency contact information
US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address USSF - Space Systems Command
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn .
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
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