GFE Lead Systems Engineer

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war‑winning capabilities for the United States Air Force. The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full‑Time GFE Lead Systems Engineer (NH-0801-04) to work at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center in Arlington, VA. Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation incentives may be available. Qualifications/Requirements The incumbent will function as the lead systems engineer for the Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) teams working under the Air Vehicle (AV) Program Management Organization (PMO). The incumbent will work with the Radar, Helmet Mounted Displays (HMD), Gun Pods (GU), LRU/BRU, Ancillary Mission Equipment (AME) projects to ensure Radar (e.g., APG‑85, HMD, GU etc.) is procured and delivered in time to support aircraft production and sustainment. The incumbent is responsible for establishing and enforcing policies and procedures governing the manufacturing, producibility, and quality of GFE. Incumbent will oversee the overall systems engineering process working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from Vehicle Systems (VS) and Mission Systems (MS) PMOs. Major Duties Serves as the primary Technical Authority for the GFE portfolio, overseeing full‑lifecycle systems engineering processes and directing integration activities to ensure all GFE components meet rigorous performance requirements and integrate seamlessly with the larger aircraft system. Collaborates with product owners, technical stakeholders, and engineering teams to ensure system designs remain responsive to changing mission requirements and operational priorities. Possesses working knowledge of INCOSE‑based MBSE (Model‑Based Systems Engineering) principles. Understands tools and architectures of common MBSE tool sets (Cameo/CATIA magic or equivalent) to create, review, and critique models and export artifacts. Leads the technical evaluation and adjudication of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Change Requests (CRs), and Major Variance Requests (MVRs), representing the GFE team as the primary technical decision‑maker at Joint Configuration Management boards including the Joint Configuration Review Board (JCRB) and Joint Configuration Control Board (JCCB). Drives technical risk management and quality mission assurance by establishing producibility criteria. Conducts independent manufacturing readiness assessments, executing root‑cause failure investigations, and mitigating vulnerabilities throughout production and sustainment. Administers systems level trade studies and allocates performance and function requirements across software, firmware, and hardware to optimize cost, delivery, and schedule. Leads the comprehensive technical review of contractor‑sub‑submitted designs, plans, and new proposals, providing critical engineering‑based assessments to validate fulfillment of system requirements and support contract negotiations. Develops and executes strategic workforce and competency models to identify, recruit, and manage the multi‑disciplinary engineering talent to include Build Managers, Quality Engineers, and technical SMEs required to support the GFE production pipeline. Steers mission architecture development, requirements definition, and the creation of operational concepts and systems engineering products across the lifecycle. Leads cross functional teams in the design and delivery of integrated, end‑to‑end solutions supporting mission critical objectives. Chairs Prime Contractor Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR) as required. Decomposes, defines, establishes and refines producibility, traceability, maintainability, and quality assurance criteria for the portfolio, ensuring designs are optimized for manufacturability, reliability, and cost‑effectiveness while communicating critical engineering solutions across organizational boundaries. Formulates and executes the technical risk management strategy in accordance with all applicable services specific, JPO and DOW regulations and directives. Identifies critical system‑level vulnerabilities and engineering mitigations prior to production execution to ensure fleet safety and mission success. Required Qualifications Accredited Engineering BS degree (Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, Industrial, Quality, Mechanical, or Manufacturing). Minimum 7‑10 years of experience in systems engineering, manufacturing/quality engineering, and acquisition with a focus on the delivery and support of new equipment. DAWIA Engineering and Technical Management (ETM) Practitioner certification. Deep knowledge of systems acquisitions principles from a technical perspective. Extensive knowledge of managing and resolving technical issues related to design producibility, quality, manufacturing planning, and supply chain management. Proven analytical ability to evaluate the root cause and subsequent effects of design changes and production or quality discrepancies. Strong briefing skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively. Additional Remarks SECURITY CLEARANCE: The employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate Secret security clearance (Top Secret eligible) and be Special Access Programs eligible. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station. Requires willingness to travel overseas and to domestic OEM sites. Anticipated Start Date: Immediately. If already an NH‑04 or equivalent in AcqDemo or similar system, this would be a lateral move, not eligible for salary increase. This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). Position may be subject to random drug testing. U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age. #J-18808-Ljbffr Air Force Civilian Service