The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Computer Scientist (NH-1550-03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center location in Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

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Recruitment, Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.

Roster may be used to fill like vacancies for the next 120 days

Salary Range ($91,870 - $142,022) Yearly with locality pay included)

Job Open Date 8/28/2026

Job Close Date 9/11/2026

Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens

Lead Space Systems Software Engineer (Peterson SFB)

Serve as the principal Computer Science and Technical Authority delivering local, organic software engineering support for critical Space Systems Program Offices at Peterson Space Force Base. In this high-impact role, you will hold end-to-end project management and execution responsibility, guiding and evaluating the design and development activities of engineering teams securing our national interests in space.

What you will accomplish:

- Frontier Mission Impact: Directly support the vital software systems that power the United States Space Force and protect critical orbital assets and satellite constellations.

- Recognized Technical Authority: Act as the premier Computer Science expert for the organization, driving engineering success, evaluating complex designs, and shaping local software strategies.

- End-to-End Leadership: Own your projects from concept to execution, exercising both hands-on technical guidance and strategic project management.

- Technical Project Leadership: Drive the comprehensive planning, execution, and operational success of assigned software development and systems integration projects.

- Design & Development Oversight: Guide, evaluate, and mentor other engineers and developers across multiple phases of the software development lifecycle.

- Organic Space Systems Support: Partner directly with Peterson SFB Space Systems Program Offices to deliver rapid, local software engineering and sustainment capabilities.

- Strategic Advisory: Recommend innovative technologies, methodologies, and engineering practices to optimize software architectures and mission readiness.

If you are:

- An expert Computer Scientist with deep experience in software engineering, system architecture, or space-domain mission systems.

- A seasoned project leader skilled at translating complex aerospace requirements into clear development milestones, managing risk, and driving program success.

- A collaborative mentor passionate about evaluating engineering designs, establishing coding standards, and guiding technical teams toward excellence.

If you are ready to leverage your computer science expertise on the ultimate frontier of national defense, your next mission starts here. Apply today to lead the software engineering efforts that keep our space systems resilient, dominant, and secure!

QUALIFICATIONS:

- U.S. Citizenship

- Obtain & maintain a security clearance

- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft

- Designated as a Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP)

- Obtain and maintain Cyberspace certification

Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of the theories, concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, and materials of professional computer science, and knowledge of other technical disciplines to effectively apply computer software, software systems and computer hardware architectural theories, principles, and concepts to areas of

responsibility.

2. Knowledge of the principles of planning, program management, and standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures.

3. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.

4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization.

5. Ability to research, evaluate, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions.

RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.

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.

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a resume no more than 2 pages (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

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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.