Summary To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here. The primary purpose of this position is to provide electronics and measurement systems engineering support for designing, developing, acquiring, installing, operating, and maintaining instrumentation systems used for data acquisition and telemetry in aerospace systems test and evaluation programs. Responsibilities For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. The incumbent is responsible for the design, fabrication, evaluation and documentation of instrumentation data acquisition systems, subsystems and their components in a laboratory environment. The incumbent is responsible for the testing, calibration, repair and modification of instrumentation data acquisition systems, subsystems, and their components. The incumbent will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the laboratories, facilities, and equipment peculiar to instrumentation systems diagnostics, printed circuit board fabrication, digital recorder testing, instrumentation calibration and instrumentation test interface equipment fabrication. The incumbent will ensure the implementation of appropriate technical, safety and security policies. Responsible for the testing, calibration, repair and modification of instrumentation data acquisition systems, subsystems, and their components. Responsible for the fabrication, evaluation and documentation of instrumentation data acquisition systems, subsystems and their components in a laboratory environment. Responsible for operation and maintenance of instrumentation test facilities, including the Horizontal Thrust Stand and Tensile Test Facility. Ensure the implementation of appropriate technical, safety and security policies Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions located HERE. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NJ-03 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-08 in the Federal Service. Specialized experiences is experience relating to fabrication, evaluation and documentation of instrumentation data acquisition systems, subsystems and their components in a laboratory environment and testing, calibration, repair and modification of instrumentation data acquisition systems, subsystems, and their components. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of electronics, mechanics, servos, pneumatics and optics as applied in airborne instrumentation systems/subsystems and test facility/laboratory instrumentation systems. Knowledge through practical experience of precision design, fabrication and test equipment, and work standards, including computer applications in support of instrumentation design, fabrication, calibration, and laboratory testing along with skill in their use. Also, skill in soldering applications to affect fabrication, modifications, and repairs of instrumentation systems to the component level. Ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply rules, instructions, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions. Also, ability to adopt precedents or make minor departures from standardized approaches. Ability to plan and organize work and to coordinate efforts with engineering, maintenance and operations organizations as well as the ability to maintain good working relationships and to provide technical leadership and project management oversight. Ability to move, install, set up, and maintain electronic test equipment. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of personnel both orally and in writing and to use modern computer software applications in support of communications and presentations. Desired Skills: 2 or more years of flight test experience desired 2 or more years of test program experience desired 2 or more years laboratory equipment calibration experience desired Experience using acceptance test plans (ATP) Education Additional Information NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members. Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays off per year Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year 13 sick days per year (104 hours) Retirement: Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching Health & Wellness: Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family Flexible Spending Account Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities Career enhancement and promotion opportunities