TECHNICAL ADVISOR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) delivers cost-effective acquisition, affordable product support, and sustainable programs to field war-winning capabilities. The Technical Engineering Services Directorate (EZ) provides engineering leadership, technical direction, and disciplined systems engineering processes to ensure aeronautical systems are operationally safe, suitable, and effective.

Duties

• The Technical Advisor, Systems Engineering serves as the ultimate national/international authority for the Air Force on Systems Engineering (SE), Weapons System Integration (WSI), System Security Engineering/Cyber Resiliency (SSE/CR), and Advanced Manufacturing. The role spans the entire life cycle of multi-domain weapons systems from initial operational requirements to final disposal to ensure they are operationally safe, suitable, and effective. Ensures disciplined technical processes are applied across all domains. Identifies future technical requirements and promotes advanced development. Institutionalizes critical engineering processes including airworthiness, human systems integration (HSI), systems security, and environmental/safety compliance. Integrates air vehicle components to meet overarching aircraft requirements. Aligns the air vehicle with supporting training and logistics systems. Integrates ordnance/stores with evolving platforms to optimize overall warfighting capabilities. Develops and implements policies to protect weapon system program information. Establishes design criteria to ensure systems are resilient against cyber threats. Integrates design requirements with production capabilities to ensure cost-effective, high-quality fabrication. Optimizes manufacturing practices across the entire supply chain and enterprise. Acts as a catalyst for digital engineering methodologies. Drives adoption of model-based engineering (MBE), model-based systems engineering (MBSE), digital twins, digital threads, and advanced data analytics.

Qualifications

Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. In accordance with new OPM requirements to streamline hiring, applicants are no longer required to submit lengthy narrative essays, including those for Technical Qualifications (TQs) or Senior Professional Qualifications (SPQs), when applying. Instead, the initial application will be resume-only, capped at two pages. This change streamlines the application process and more closely aligns with private industry practices. Applicants identified for potential selection will have their qualifications assessed by undergoing a structured interview conducted by a panel. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Technical and Senior Professional Qualifications related to this position within your resume (not to exceed 2 pages). Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of your qualifications, you may not receive further consideration for the position. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: This position has the following education requirement: General Engineering (0801) series requires: a) A degree in professional engineering orb) A combination of education and experience, at least 60 hours of college-level education, in the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineers combined with specialized training and/or technical experience (as demonstrated by registration as a professional engineer or successful completion of the Engineer-in-Training examination). For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/. CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: a) Practitioner certification in Engineering (ENG) or can be obtained within 24 months. b) 4 years of technical acquisition experience in an Engineering position; or acceptable equivalent. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ1. Expert knowledge to develop, tailor, and apply systems engineering approaches in all disciplines including systems security engineering, mission engineering, technical readiness assessments, open systems architecture, airworthiness, Human Systems Integration (HSI), manufacturing, pollution prevention, health, and safety for weapon systems. TQ2. Ability to lead authoritative scientific engineering reviews and evaluations to investigate complex systems engineering problems and applications on weapon systems to ensure creative, innovative technical resolutions.

Education

General Engineering (0801) series requires: a) A degree in professional engineering orb) A combination of education and experience, at least 60 hours of college-level education, in the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineers combined with specialized training and/or technical experience (as demonstrated by registration as a professional engineer or successful completion of the Engineer-in-Training examination). For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/.

How to apply

Please follow the below instructions to submit applications. Any applications received that do not include all of the required documents or do not meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration. The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/11/2026. To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant. PREFERRED RESUME FORMAT: (Limit 2 pages/Times New Roman 10-font) (Do Not Use the USAJOBS Resume Builder) - Please submit a typewritten resume (upload as a PDF), including the following information: Job Information: Announcement number (MRL26-10096) and title of the position to which you are applying. Personal Information: Full name, mailing address (with zip code), day and evening phone numbers (with area code) and complete e-mail address where you would like to receive correspondence regarding your application. **PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER** Active-Duty/Retired Military: State highest rank held, date of promotion and date eligible to retire or date of retirement, (e.g., Colonel/June 2006/December 2014). NOTE: IAW 5 U.S.C. 3326, a 180-day waiver will be required for retired or retiring members of the armed forces during the period of 180 days immediately after retirement. Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification. Education: Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html Work Experience: Give the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying: (Do not send job descriptions). - Starting and ending dates (month and year) - Job title (for government position, include civilian series and grade or military rank) - Employer's name and address - Supervisor's name and phone number, please indicate if we may contact your current supervisor - Salary (current) * Applicants should focus on recency of experience - Recruitment Panels, Executive Resources Boards, and Hiring Officials may consider experience over 10 years outdated. References: Provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three individuals who can comment on your qualifications for this position. Please do not list supervisors already listed above. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify this office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis. SAF/MRL CONTACT INFORMATION: Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Ms. Hannah Lugo-Ascorbe at [email protected] or (385) 680-0552.