Flight Test & Evaluation Engineer

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED US CITIZENS.

This announcement will be accepting applications until 11:45 PM EST, 16 October 2026.

Join the Operations Division as a Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer and lead rigorous, mission-focused test efforts that turn complex capabilities into trusted operational advantage.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as a subject-matter expert and advisor to the Director of Operations, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Commander and staff for ground and flight test and evaluation (T&E).
• Utilizes multidisciplinary professional engineering knowledge to apply systems thinking and program management techniques to the detailed planning of AFRL ground and flight tests in a safe and technically rigorous/efficient manner.
• Provides mentoring, coaching, and team-specific training to colleagues.
• Provides expertise, guidance and support with design of experiments, test tactics/techniques/procedures and risk assessment/management for various technology and system test activities.
• Develops and recommends T&E policies among various levels of AFMC, DoD and other Government and contractor agencies impacting AFRL test programs. In doing so, it ensures adherence with military and/or civil statutory/regulatory guidance.
• Develops and implements directive guidance affecting AFRL test programs and subsequent personnel to ensure accurate execution of assigned duties and appropriate discipline in test operations.
• Formulates policy, procedures and concepts related to test operations to ensure proper conduct and stimulate improvement of Science and Technology T&E.
• Advises appointed Configuration Control Board, Safety Review Board and Technical Review Board Chairmen on T&E management and execution processes and procedures.
• Serves as a Safety Review Board member when appointed by AFRL/SE site lead.
• Provides guidance and support to AFRL programs involving T&E activities to ensure safe and efficient test execution.

• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lowest grade level or equivalent of the position being advertised.
• Engineer (0800): To meet eligibility of an Engineer, applicants must meet the following basic requirements. Degree in Engineering. The program must have been ABET accredited. For a full description of the 0800 requirements, see the following Occupational Requirements here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.

• Intermediate Development Education (IDE)/Senior Development Education (SDE) completed.
• Test Pilot School Graduate.
• 4 years flight test experience (Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or manned flight).

• Incentives may/may not be offered.
• Travel may be required for this position.

Resume requirement: Resume may not exceed two pages, and font size should be no smaller than 10pts.

Transcripts/SF-50 requirement: redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Instructions on how to submit your documents are provided in the automated email you will receive once you apply.

Requisition Number 50756