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Computer Scientist-Direct Hire Authority

Air Force Materiel Command

Job Location:

Nellis Air Force Base, NV - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 91427 - 91427

Posted: 6 October 2026 (14 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 3 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

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The primary purpose is to apply technical work and professional engineering to modeling and simulation systems that support developmental and operational test and evaluation (DT & E and OT & E) test programs.

Duties

Serves as project engineer for development of aircraft flight simulators.
Conduct and report on simulator tests in the area of dynamic and static stability performance and flight control systems.
Prepare technical documentation of simulator development and operation which describe in detail mechanization techniques new or unique software algorithms operations procedures configuration control; present test results; draw conclusions and make recommendations.
Perform technical and engineering work using classified information in various media and formats. Apply technical and safety review processes to minimize any hazards and to ensure technical adequacy.
Develop prioritize and report on organization performance goals and objectives. Develop operating procedures test plans and test reports within required suspense dates established by management.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

U.S. Citizenship is required
Males must be registered for Selective Service see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage and Fact Sheet may require an appropriate security clearance
Employee must maintain current certifications
Position may be subject to random drug testing
Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings weekends and/or holidays
Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
Disclosure of Political Appointments
Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level 2-Practitioner in T-Test and Evaluation within 24 months of assignment.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Computer Science series. Requirements:

Bachelors degree in computer science or bachelors degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics statistics and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02 equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience with computer networks system integration laboratories (SIL) and/or hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) facilities integrating digital and analog processors cockpit displays and controls mechanical and electrical interfaces and operational flight program software; software includes algorithms for navigation ordnance targeting/delivery flight controls energy & propulsion management communications sensor imaging and target locations and identification.

Ideal Candidate:

1 year of experience with programming languages specifically C C Golang Lua and/or ability to learn and use any similar language in a short amount of time (given the web as a learning resource) desired.
1 year of experience with parallel algorithms and race conditions network programming with TCP/IP including examining routing tables Big-O notation for the efficiency of algorithms how the Linux kernel works and how to implement kernel drivers or modules and any knowledge of combat aircraft platforms and capabilities and experience with simulated environments desired.
Ability to take on a project and push it to its conclusion when needing to interact with others.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

Ability to program (various languages and protocols) integrate/manipulate models and generate computer networks for virtual live and constructive simulation of combat aircraft avionics armament or electronic warfare systems.
Knowledge of concepts principles and techniques across multiple interrelated and integrated technical and test engineering disciplines (combat aircraft avionics armament or electronic warfare systems or related systems/subsystems).
Knowledge of flight and laboratory air vehicle/missile test conduct coordination and supervision data analysis/evaluation and applicable flight test truth sources modeling and simulation systems and techniques technical report preparation and administrative aspects of flight test programs.
Ability to plan and organize work coordinate between various electronic/aerospace/mechanical engineering and test disciplines and coordinate with other Air Force DOD and other domestic and foreign government agencies.
Ability to research analyze interpret and apply rules regulations and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions.
Ability to maintain good working relations and to provide technical leadership and project management oversight as well as 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.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however if position has a positive degree requirement qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

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This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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