Chief Engineer

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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Chief Engineer (NH-0801-04) to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

Chief Engineer, B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP)

We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated Chief Engineer to lead the technical staff for the ACAT I B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP). Reporting directly to the B-52 Chief Engineer, you will direct all engineering activities related to the design, analysis, test, and certification of the B-52 bomber as it transforms into the B-52J. You will own the technical baseline and serve as the ultimate authority for Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) for this historic modification. This position will be filled at either Tinker, AFB or Wright Patterson, AFB.

Core Responsibilities

Technical Leadership: Lead and integrate designs across all engineering disciplines, including propulsion, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, software, aerodynamics, flight controls, and vehicle management systems.

System Certification: Direct aircraft certification processes, ensuring rigorous compliance with Development Systems Engineering, Systems Safety, USAF Airworthiness criteria, and Nuclear Certification.

Stakeholder Integration: Collaborate closely with contractors chief engineers, program managers, and senior Air Force leadership, navigating a highly variable environment with multiple contractors and stakeholders.

Executive Communication: Translate and brief complex technical issues and solutions directly to General Officer-level leadership.

Basic Qualifications Eligibility

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Certification: Must obtain APDP Engineering Technical Management Level 2. Practitioner certification within the required training period (and maintain continuous learning points).

Travel Testing: Willingness to travel as required; position may be designated for random drug testing.

Required Experience Technical Expertise

Demonstrated expertise in Development Systems Engineering and Operational Safety Suitability Effectiveness (OSS&E).

Proven track record in large aircraft modification and complex flight test processes, procedures, and execution.

Deep understanding of aircraft certification processes, specifically Airworthiness, Nuclear Certification, and Aerial Refueling.

Working knowledge and ability to apply specifications, standards, and best practices across the following disciplines:

Aerodynamics (internal external) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Flying Qualities, Stability Control (S&C), and Aircraft Performance

Propulsion and Propulsion Integration

Aircraft Structures, Avionics, and Software Development

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U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.