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Air Force Civilian Service
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Job Description
Air Force Civilian Service: Professional Engineering Positions
Effective 27 September 2025, federal agencies may only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the OPM Merit Hiring Plan. To ensure your resume can be considered further for opportunities, please resubmit a resume that does not exceed two pages. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) encourages two-page resumes. Be sure to include your contact information, relevant experience (with information on day/month/year experience began and ended), and information on education, certifications or licensures, and three professional references.
Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the United States Air Force.
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for Full-Time Engineers (0800 Engineering Series) to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at multiple Air Force Base (AFB) installations such as Hanscom AFB (Massachusetts), Eglin AFB (Florida), and Wright-Patterson AFB (Ohio). We are seeking both experienced and developmental candidates!
Engineering Fields and Impact
From information technology systems and networks, command and control communications, intelligence and reconnaissance systems, manned and unmanned aircraft and aerial platforms, armament and strategic systems, even flight simulators and personal equipment, AFLCMC provides technical support for every material item currently in the USAF inventory. Scientists and engineers are there every step of the way, having an impact and making a difference.
Our Engineering fields span Aerospace, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial Materials, Mechanical, Systems, and others. These non-supervisory positions work on a variety of programs and platforms.
Qualifications and Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
- These positions may be designated as Drug Testing Positions.
- The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
- The employee must meet the continuing acquisition education requirements in accordance with DoDI 5000.66 paragraph E2.2.8.
Application Process
Transcripts, SF-50 if a former federal employee, and DD-214 if a prior military member are required. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, Certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.afciviliancareers.com and sign up to “Get Career Updates.”
The Air Force Civilian Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
Key skills/competency
- Aerospace Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Defense Acquisition
- Security Clearance
How to Get Hired at Air Force Civilian Service
- Research Air Force Civilian Service's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your federal resume: Ensure your resume is precisely two pages, highlighting relevant experience and federal format guidelines.
- Emphasize defense acquisition knowledge: Showcase any experience or readiness to meet DAWIA requirements and acquisition education.
- Prepare for security clearance: Be ready to discuss your background thoroughly, demonstrating eligibility for a security clearance.
- Highlight multi-disciplinary skills: Showcase versatility across engineering fields and experience with various technical programs.
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