COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Salary Range: $75484 - $147224 Per Year

Job Summary: The Air Force Research Laboratory's Functional Systems Manufacturing Branch seeks a professional to lead the development and execution of manufacturing research programs to deliver enhanced capabilities and reduce the cost of critical AF comm systems. To learn more about this opportunity and submit your application, please visit: https://airforcestem.recsolu.com/external/requisitions/CgKnfYrinZedyEy22E_h7Q

Major Duties:

• For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Position duties include, but are not limited to: Identifies, develops, and executes projects and multi-year roadmaps to mature and advance manufacturing technologies and processes that will reduce the acquisition and supportability costs of weapon systems. Identifies and addresses manufacturing process improvements at the substrate, device, subcomponent, subsystem and/or system levels. Coordinates within/across Department of the Air Force and other Services/Agencies to identify and understand high priority customer requirements and overall Department of Defense modernization priorities. Establishes and maintains cooperative efforts across AFRL, Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC), and other Services/Agencies to optimize manufacturing efforts. Develops and applies technical knowledge to assist with identifying and solving the Department's most critical production barriers. Leads Interagency teams and fosters government/industry/academic partnerships to advance manufacturing needs.

Qualifications: For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for Electronics Engineering Series 0855 IOR, SG-800 IOR for Professional Engineering Series, and the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions Required Qualifications: US Citizenship. Possess a professional science or engineering degree, in a relevant technical field, from an accredited (or ABET accredited for engineering) academic institution. At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (DR-01/GS-11 for DR-02) (DR-02/GS-12/13 for DR-03), or equivalent experience in other pay systems. This position may be filled under multiple occupational series. Applicants are required to meet all OPM Qualification Standard requirements for the applicable occupational series and grade. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance. This is a Drug Testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing. This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The successful candidate must have the ability to attain the level of Practitioner in APDP Engineering and Technical Management (N). Applicants for this position must list any acquisition certifications in resume. Must file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually. Desired Qualifications: Advanced technical degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related field. Understanding, familiarity, and experience with the challenges and opportunities in manufacturing electronics for defense applications, including but not limited to, manufacturing processes at the substrate, device, and subcomponent levels. Understanding, familiarity, and/or experience with current state-of-art and manufacturing challenges of communication systems for exquisite and/or attrition-tolerant platforms. Experience managing or working on government contracts. Experience building and executing technical and/or manufacturing roadmaps. Practical engineering experience with tactical datalinks, LOS/BLOS communications, hybrid SATCOM, or PNT/alt-PNT for Air Force systems. Understanding, familiarity, and experience with the challenges of manufacturing multi-function AESAs for exquisite and/or attrition-tolerant platforms. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Self-starter who thrives in a challenging, but rewarding environment.

How to Apply: For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Click APPLY NOW to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates." Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-11