The Air Force offers the ideal working environment for civilian scientists and engineers.

Work with the latest technology
Are you driven by the desire to be on the cutting edge? No other enterprise has the depth and breadth of advanced technology as the U.S. Air Force. But don't count on bragging about what you do for the Air Force because many projects are so important that they're "Classified".

Big research budgets
In the private sector, research budgets are driven by monetary profit potential. In the Air Force our emphasis is on problem solving and results. You'll have the resources you need to solve significant engineering challenges.

Make a difference
The work you do for the Air Force is critical to defending America and preserving freedom. Plus, Air Force research benefits the nation in other ways. The Air Force is a leader in technology transfer, sharing its scientific breakthroughs with the public and private sector.

Don't get pigeon-holed
The Air Force has thousands of civilian scientists and engineers at installations all across the country working in aerospace, avionics, directed energy, nanotechnology, biomechanics, electronics, satellites and more.

Job Security
There are high-tech booms and high-tech busts. But the Air Force is here to stay.