Total 13 Engineering job vacancies in Kelly AFB, Texas

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) 2nd Range Operations Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA is searching for a Range Engineer (NH-0855-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).

Description:
As Range Engineer you would serve as the lead government technical expert for all Western Range instrumentation assets supporting launch and test operations and are at the forefront of emerging technologies and expanding test and launch needs of the DoD/commercial industries. This is a unique position that combines detailed mission planning and technical understanding with real-time console support. You serve as a subject matter expert for a wide range of instrumentation including telemetry, radar, command transmitter and communication systems and how this system of systems interfaces with launch and test users at the Western Range. This knowledge is used to aid in making time critical decisions on console to direct actions to resolve issues and make recommendations to leadership during launch and test support, ultimately ensuring public safety and user requirements are met. You are also involved in the acquisition process for new instrumentation, providing operational technical inputs to these projects and oversee contractors and their support.

The ideal candidate should possess Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical or Systems. Familiarity with Western Range instrumentation systems such as telemetry, radar, command transmitter, and communication systems, or experience with similar systems. Operational console experience during launch/test operations. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to make technical recommendations while under time critical situations. Root cause investigative experience desired. Highly self-motivated with ability to adapt and learn. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with a variety of individuals and organizations as well as communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to the installation, operation, and maintenance of range instrumentation, control, and display systems.
2. Knowledge of engineering sufficient to apply experimental theories and new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.
3. Knowledge of engineering documentation requirements for a wide variety of ballistic and space launch operations.
4. Knowledge of range instrumentation systems and operations.
5. Knowledge of test and evaluation.
6. Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities and usage.
7. Knowledge of planning and program management to execute major projects, provide expert advice to colleagues, and present innovative recommendations for advancing programs and/or methods.
8. Knowledge of funding, cost reimbursement, and standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.
9. Ability to work effectively in stressful situations utilizing analytical and leadership skills.
10. Ability to develop new range concepts, programs, and procedures, and direct investigative studies in these areas.
11. Ability to research, evaluate, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions.
12. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to explain complex technical issues and policy to a non-technical audience comprised of senior management, representatives from other governmental agencies, contractor personnel, and senior representatives from commercial launch customers.

1. Accomplish initial planning functions to include facilities and equipment planning.
2. Review and evaluate suggestions involving equipment.
3. Ensure follow up is in place for facilities development.
4. Develop/revise standards for Equipment to track and maintain life cycle usefulness.
5. On new and proposed weapon system repair assignment, establish and identifies the common, Air Ground Equipment (AGE) and maintenance Ground Equipment (MGE) requirements.
6. Provide technical guidance and coordination on unusual technical problems (for equipment) encountered during the production cycle.
7. Value Engineering Techniques will be used to: Examine high volume/high value components for design changes, depot repair procedures, substitution of equipment, etc.; to investigate processes and repair procedures for improvement; to design adequate tooling for depot operations not covered by technical data and provides adequate fixtures and equipment for direct production support.
8. Support the Production Supervisors in production meetings and assist in identifying significant issues.
9. Comply with and assist in implementing Command standard business practices, policies & procedures.

As a Engineering Equipment Operator your duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operate heavy equipment within accepted parameters (e.g., narrow quarters, such as close to buildings, drop-offs or other obstructions and challenging field conditions such as marshy, unsteady or steep surfaces).
• Clean, replace, or make minor adjustment to such parts as fuel, electrical, brakes, steering, regulators, water/fuel pumps, carburetors, cooling systems or attachments to vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Operate and maintain heavy motorized equipment (e.g. front-end loader, forklift, dump truck, farm agricultural tractor and implements, rubber tired backhoe/ loader, skid steer, excavator, bulldozer, road grader) and other pieces of equipment as needed for project activities.
• Apply shop mathematics, use measuring tools or instruments, follow oral and written instructions, use drawings, sketches, schematics, blueprints, etc. to determine work procedures and details of work layout.
• Use electrical, mechanical, carpentry, plumbing, welding, painting, or other trades skills to maintain, repair or construct a variety of buildings or structures.

As a Engineering Equipment Operator your duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Operate heavy equipment within accepted parameters (e.g., narrow quarters, such as close to buildings, drop-offs or other obstructions and challenging field conditions such as marshy, unsteady or steep surfaces).
• Clean, replace, or make minor adjustment to such parts as fuel, electrical, brakes, steering, regulators, water/fuel pumps, carburetors, cooling systems or attachments to vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Operate and maintain heavy motorized equipment (e.g. front-end loader, forklift, dump truck, farm agricultural tractor and implements, rubber tired backhoe/ loader, skid steer, excavator, bulldozer, road grader) and other pieces of equipment as needed for project activities.
• Apply shop mathematics, use measuring tools or instruments, follow oral and written instructions, use drawings, sketches, schematics, blueprints, etc. to determine work procedures and details of work layout.
• Use electrical, mechanical, carpentry, plumbing, welding, painting, or other trades skills to maintain, repair or construct a variety of buildings or structures.

At the GS-4 level, you will:

• Assists in the performance of other standardized support duties such as the collection of literature references and the organization of files.
• Assists with routine steps in science studies and regulatory/compliance work.
• Supports higher-graded staff in planning for program management of environmental programs.
• Select appropriate methods and procedures for assignments based upon previous assignments or instructions.

At the GS-5 level, you will:

• Completes developmental assignments that expand the employee’s understanding of concepts, underlying principles, and program requirements and procedures.
• Assists with summary of environmental program information data for use in preparing reports and program evaluations.
• Performs routine tasks in science studies of a standard nature on regulatory and compliance issues and problems.
• Supports higher-graded staff in planning for program management of environmental programs.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

• Provides extensive environmental expertise to manage assigned environmental projects or programs through application of professional knowledge and skill in Environmental Engineering practices, processes and techniques.
• Responsible for executing assigned projects or program element(s), in-house and by contract, to comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local environmental laws and policies.
• Provides advisory services on specific problems, projects, programs, and functions in assigned program area. Serves as the installation's most knowledgeable technical consultant on environmental compliance laws and regulations.
• Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work that enhances the safety of the work environment.

• Performs Broad Range of Multidisciplinary Professional Engineering Work to Enable Technically Adequate Test. Applies expert knowledge and mastery of advanced engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods to advance operational testing.
• Technical Expert for Assigned Operational Test Programs, Identifies Test Capability Shortfalls, Proposes Solutions to Enable Current and Future Test.
• Performs Research and Analyses to Support Advocacy of Future Test Capability Infrastructure Solutions. Serves as a consultant and technical expert to senior subject matter specialists and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations.
• Participates in Planning Conferences, Test Events, Prepares Reports, and Conducts Technical Presentations.

1. As a Subject MAtter Expert (SME), develops business case for automatic and programmable test depot equipment. facility systems, and utilities; and for upgrade, repair, and maintenance requirements of each.
2. Develops, manages, and conducts engineering and technical group related training program. Regularly assets training needs to meet mission requirements.
3. Maintains surveillance over construction contractors to ensure overall compliance with contract specifications, schedules. etc.
4. Takes the lead in performing project management planning, design, and troubleshooting work for establishing new industrial workload plans and for modifying existing workload layouts as needed.

• You will perform engineering review or system safety analysis of system hardware and material to stay in compliance with established requirements.
• You will explain technical guidance or operational information to project engineers.
• You will resolve highly complex engineering problems involved with safety of flight and fleet management of aerospace vehicles.
• You will interpret structural design requirements with other engineers.

• Originate mechanical designs to implement experimental installations. Evaluate design changes and modifications to on-board systems, and devise or approve test procedures to determine operational suitability of systems.
• Determine the structural integrity and adequacy of the aircraft within the design and/or maximum safe flight envelope. Determine specification compliance and mission suitability for assigned experiments aboard the aircraft.
• Make recommendations for resolutions to modifications to accommodate research requirements without affecting the air worthiness of the aircraft.
• Advise inspectors on which assemblies or systems have been fabricated or modified, and the results expected from these extensive modifications or fabrications.
• Participate with the crew chief in studying pending modifications or installations to determine necessity for repositioning or removing existing equipment, lines or tubes, or modification of mounts and braces to accommodate flight research systems.
• Recommend where to install experimental components, assemblies, or system for operational compatibility with other systems.
• Assemble and test components to assure research requirements are achieved. Make final acceptance/rejection recommendations after resolving problem areas and negotiating required modifications.
• Responsible for carrying out assigned duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the safety, health, and environmental policies set forth by the supervisor. Report hazardous situations and close calls.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Serve as a Process Engineer performing investigations of product malfunctions revealed during product assembly and testing and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct production engineering studies of assigned items to ensure producibility, quality, improved assembly methods and/or processes.
• Participate in meetings on process/production engineering matters.
• Conduct production engineering studies of assigned items to ensure producibility, quality, improved assembly methods and/or processes.
• Perform monitoring and analyzing process data, identifying trends, and proposing solutions for process improvement continuously.
• Conduct detailed analysis and evaluation of existing manufacturing processes, identifying areas for improvement and recommending appropriate solutions
• Identify and implement process control measures, including statistical process control (SPC) techniques, to ensure consistent quality and reduce process variation.
• Lead process validation activities, including protocol development, execution, and documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Perform a wide variety of engineering duties required in planning, performing, and/or providing technical direction of the product and production engineering.

1. Performs multidisciplinary professional engineering assessment work involving the application of electronics, mechanical, aerospace, and/or other engineering disciplines to determine the business and technical needs of customers in the Mission Assurance, Anti-Terrorism and Integrated defense and Risk to Mission Arena.
2. Functions as the organization's technical specialist in conducting Mission Assurance Assessments, objectives and integration, and the estimation of time and resources for system design, development, and support for projects that are evaluated for Risk Mitigation.
3. Performs complex and comprehensive analyses and uses systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approaches to determine performance objectives and integration issues.
4. Serves as a consultant and technical expert to senior subject matter specialists and/or agency officials
responsible for broad program operations.

• Conduct industrial engineering and management studies of varying scope pertaining to processes, procedures, policies, regulations, manpower, equipment, materials, work quality, commercial activities program, and shop and facilities layouts.
• Acts as a DPW Point of Contact (POC) for facility condition and quality; maintains expertise in procedural and software changes, schedules reporting timeline for facility requirements, coordinates with customers following inspections.
• Acts as a SME in General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) and supporting databases for real property maintenance
• Prepares recurring and one-time management reports, briefings, and responses to higher headquarters taskings which may be used at all echelons, including activity, installation, MACOM, DA, and Department of Defense.
• Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.