Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Hill AFB, Utah
Salary Range: $89508 - $138370 Per Year
Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position, ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, NJ-0802-04, is to serve as a Senior Engineering Technician performing duties as a Technical Expert Computer Aided Design Drafting (CADD) Modeler/Designer in the creation of 3-D parts, tooling and fixture design, conversion of 2-D, and the validation of the work of other technicians in the organization.
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Qualifications: Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the Engineering Technical Series 0802. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NJ-03, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is described as technical work in: drafting, surveying construction, estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems. Experience in a trade or craft may be credited when the work provided intensive knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and precedents with substantial developmental, test or design responsibilities such as planning and estimating analyzed designs for production purposes and instrument making or model making performing design or development work on devices fabricated. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Expert comprehensive knowledge of 3-0 Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Solid Modeling programs specifically Siemens NX and/or CATIA is an essential skill requirement. Incumbent must possess a thorough knowledge of parametric modeling concepts and techniques, operation and language. How to create, store and retrieve electronic data files and graphics displays and how to manipulate these data files are essential skill requirements. Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft 3-0 structural modeling techniques, including detailed knowledge of assembly modeling and installation modeling. Skilled in creating complex 3-0 models of aircraft parts and assemblies for 3-D and associated 2-D Technical Data Packages (TDPs) including 3-D Model Based Definitions (MBD) per American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Yl4.4I. Skilled in positioning aircraft parts and assemblies in the correct location in 3-D space as related to aircraft coordinate systems and loft reference points and planes. A thorough knowledge of aircraft structural material and manufacturing processes and standards. Extensive knowledge/understanding of current Engineering Data Management (EDM) practices, policies and configuration control as it relates to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). Skilled in the application of PLM database operations and structure knowledge to resolve moderately complex PLM problems with regard to CADD models. Skill and ability in applying project management techniques, principles, practices and document management, and the ability to apply these while following the Air Force EDM requirements (AFI 21-402) and current industry standards. Comprehensive knowledge of military and industry processes and standards for 3-D model creation, use and storage (such as ASME, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and Internal Organization for Standard (ISO) standards). PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/23/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12908889 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. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. 5. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBs you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. 6. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. 7. Review all instructions prior to beginning your Assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. 8. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. 9. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Application Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources, click here. OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Awards for Current Federal Civilian Employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume. Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s). 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.
Application Deadline: 2026-03-23