Position Summary
As a Developmental Engineer in the U.S. Air Force, you’ll be counted on for everything from aeronautical and computer systems to flight and mechanical testing. You’ll do whatever it takes to ensure our technology doesn’t fail and also carry out your own planning and implementation of projects along the way.
Primary Responsibilities
- Analyze technical policies, procedures, products and services to improve customer support.
- Conduct design studies and manage studies contracted to industries.
- Coordinate engineering and technical management activities.
- Identify and incorporate new technologies and subsystems
Benefits
Your effort and commitment is essential to our mission, which is why we provide our Airmen with a benefits package that is unparalleled in the civilian world:
- 30 days of vacation with pay each year
- Excellent healthcare coverage for you and your family
- Food and housing assistance
- A generous retirement program
- Prestigious leadership, training and continuing education opportunities
- Free or low-cost world travel opportunities
- Excellent starting salary
Qualifications
This is an active duty position as an Air Force officer. To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering related to one of the following specialties: aerospace, aeronautical, astronautical, computer, electrical, electronics, communication or mechanical
- Completion of the Defense Acquisition University
- Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management course or Acquisition Fundamentals course
- Completion of the Air Force Flight Test Engineer course or comparable
- Minimum of 24 months of experience in qualified position or a master’s degree in a specified discipline and 12 months’ experience or a Doctor of Philosophy degree in a specified discipline
- Completion of Officer Training School (OTS), Air Force Academy (AFA) or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)
- Must be between the ages of 18 and 39
About the Air Force
The mission of the U.S. Air Force is to fly, fight and win—airpower anytime, anywhere. We offer over 200 careers ranging from healthcare to engineering and we live by three core values: integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. Join us and see how far you’ll go.
