Air Force
ENGINEERING

AFSC

62EX

Developmental Engineer

Description

In order for us to complete our missions, our technology simply cannot fail. Covering a wide range of specialties ranging from aeronautical and computer systems to flight test and mechanical, Developmental Engineers provide advanced skill and knowledge of their particular specialties. Responsible for everything from the planning to implementation of their projects, these experts are essential to the success of operations all over the world.

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
  • data analysis and modeling
  • technical documentation and specifications
  • stakeholder communication
  • vendor and contractor management
  • process improvement
  • quality assurance
  • leadership and team management
  • lifecycle management (design to sustainment)

Common Certifications

  • Engineer in Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
  • Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT)
  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
  • Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

Civilian Career Paths

  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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