Job Description
Job Overview This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 04 October 2024. Resumes should include day/month/year to properly credit work experience. References are requested. The Air Force Research Laboratory's Nuclear Mission Branch (AFRL/RVBN) seeks a highly motivated and experienced mid-career professional to work within the Space Vehicles Directorate (RV), Geospace Technologies Division (RVB) to lead a dynamic team to conduct the assembly of nuclear technology payloads and testbed flight bodies at a future nuclear science and technology (S&T) integration complex on Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB), New Mexico.
RVBN provides system development and integration for USAF nuclear S&T. Position duties include but are not limited to:
- Provide hands-on technical leadership to a diverse team of engineers and technicians
- Perform design and coordinate the fabrication of tooling used in the assembly of mechanical sub-assemblies to be incorporated into test device assemblies.
- Perform engineering calculations to analyze the safety basis of tooling used to assemble high explosive test devices.
- Develop and implement assembly procedures for the assembly of high explosive test devices.
- Work with computer-aided model-based engineering design and analysis tools
- Apply familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) methodology
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Develop unique procedures, documentation, and workflows
- Design and test unique handling tooling and fixturing for assembly operations
- Ensure deliverables are met with a high degree of quality, compliance, and safety
- Interface with systems engineering, relevant contractors, and the IT&E lead to requirements/capability development, planning, operations, and delivery.
Telework Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy
Remote Work (CONUS) No, this position is not approved for remote work.
Required Qualifications - US Citizenship
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in science, engineering or mathematics.
- Significant hands-on experience in mechanical systems assembly, research, and/or developmental operations
- Must be able to perform a variety of non-routine tasks and demonstrate considerable knowledge of electronic or mechanical systems, avionics, or aerospace assembly
- Ability to read and interpret models, drawings, schematics, and technical orders
- Experience leading a multidisciplinary technical team
- Demonstrated ability to work both as part of a team and independently in a dynamic work environment
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to accurately document, report, assess situations, and make informed judgments
- Ability and willingness to work on systems which have unusual conditions such as high explosives, radioactive materials, high voltage, or chemicals
- Applicants must currently hold, or have the ability to obtain a DOD TS/SCI clearance
Desired Qualifications 3-5 (or more) years experience in:
- Flight systems assembly operations, satellite assembly operations, or stockpile activities such as nuclear weapon Life Extension Programs (LEP), Alterations, Joint Test Assemblies (JTA), development testing, and/or assembly operations in development or War Reserve settings
- Experience in high-consequence operations that include high explosives, radiological and electrical components
- Ability to coach and mentor early-career personnel in tooling and fixture design, weapon assembly and integration strategies, hazardous material handling practices, fundamental engineering practices, and high-consequence operational skills
(Requisition No. 47637)
Series 08XX
1310
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