About the role#
The PALACE Acquire Program provides a path to a permanent position through a three-year formal training plan. You will develop your professional skills while working on complex engineering projects. This role includes yearly salary increases and opportunities for promotion based on performance and supervisory approval.
What you'll do#
- Perform developmental engineering assignments to build your technical knowledge.
- Execute routine electronics engineering and system evaluation tasks.
- Conduct research to support project teams.
- Provide technical guidance and advisory support on project phases.
- Draft written documentation for meetings, briefings, and seminars.
- Engage in professional development through self-study, on-the-job training, and interaction with senior engineers.
What you'll need#
- U.S. Citizenship.
- A Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited school or specific coursework in calculus and engineering science.
- A minimum GPA of 2.95 on a 4.0 scale.
- Ability to meet suitability requirements for Federal Employment.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance.
- Maintenance of all current certifications.
- For GG-7 eligibility, documented Superior Academic Achievement is required. For GG-9 eligibility, you must have two years of progressively higher-level graduate education.
Location & details#
- Location: Lackland AFB, Texas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- This position may require occasional travel on military or commercial aircraft.
About United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is a government agency founded in 1947. It operates within the defense and space manufacturing sector. The organization focuses on air, space, and cyberspace operations. It maintains a large workforce of over 246,000 personnel. The headquarters is located at Randolph AFB in Texas.
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