Air Force AFSC · Engineering
62EX Developmental Engineer
Overview
A Developmental Engineer plans and implements engineering projects within a technical specialty. They apply advanced skills and knowledge in areas such as aeronautical systems, computer systems, flight testing, and mechanical engineering.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- systems engineering
- requirements engineering
- software and hardware integration
- test and evaluation planning
- risk management and mitigation
- configuration management
- technical project management
- systems architecture design
- technical documentation and specifications
- lifecycle management (design to sustainment)
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Ansible software
- Atlassian JIRA
- Bash
- C++
- Docker
- Git
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Career Growth
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
What the Work Involves
- Communicate with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements.
- Investigate system component suitability for specified purposes, and make recommendations regarding component use.
- Provide customers or installation teams guidelines for implementing secure systems.
- Direct the analysis, development, and operation of complete computer systems.
- Monitor system operation to detect potential problems.
Related Occupations
- Software Developers
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Computer Network Architects
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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