ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

United States Air Force

$89K — $138K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain & maintain Security clearance
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical (if applicable)
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field from an ABET accredited program preferred
  • Willingness to work extended hours including overtime and shifts
  • Valid driver's license may be required
  • Ability to work during base exercises or emergencies

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior professional Electrical Engineer supporting the mission
  • Plan and design multi-phase projects for non-real property facilities, equipment, and systems
  • Consult on all design aspects of assigned electrical engineering projects
  • Perform analysis using systematic and disciplined approaches for project implementation
  • Evaluate, recommend, and document innovative procedures and techniques
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental rules in all operations
  • Conduct site surveys and inspections, recording findings for project documentation

Benefits

  • Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives may be authorized
  • Potential for Student Loan Incentives
  • Work in a mission-driven environment with the Air Force
  • Opportunity to participate in unique engineering projects
  • Possibility of serving a broader community through federal service
  • Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities
  • Ability to engage in collaborative and cross-functional teams across engineering disciplines
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, NH-0850-03, to work at the Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) in the Ogden Air Logistics Complex (OO-ALC) with 309 MXSG at HILL AIR FORCE BASE located in LAYTON, UT. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

This job may close at any time! APPLY NOW!!!

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

Roster may be used to fill vacancies Complex wide for the next 90 days.

This position will be used to fill multiple shifts (day, swing and grave).

2026 Salary Range: ($89,508-138,370) / Yearly with locality

Job Open Date: 09/15/2026

Job Close Date: 09/30/2026

Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a senior professional Electrical Engineer, performing operations in support of the mission. Performs planning and design work for multi-phase projects for a variety of non-real property facilities, equipment, and systems, utilizing a professional knowledge of electrical engineering. Serves as an electrical engineering consultant on all design aspects of assigned projects. Provides professional consultation on a wide range of difficult electrical engineering issues and problems. Performs analysis and uses systematic, disciplined and quantifiable approaches to implement, develop, and document projects. Evaluates and recommends procedures and innovative techniques and methods to achieve goals. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

Qualifications:

- U.S. Citizenship

- Obtain & maintain Security clearance

- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical (if applicable)

-An engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an institution with an ABET accredited program in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field is highly desired.

- The employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include overtime, and/or days, swings, or owl shifts.

-The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position.

- The employee may be required to work during base exercises, contingencies or emergency situations.

- The employee may occasionally travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft IAW Joint Travel Regulations to other government installations, contractor facilities, or other commercial Locations for both training and mission accomplishment.

Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Professional knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, practices, and extensive familiarity with other engineering disciplines and architecture; and knowledge of a broad range of engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, and techniques, materials, and equipment to ensure work is in compliance with regulations and standards.

2. Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures; and work classifications and the regulatory and statutory restrictions on the expenditures of appropriated and non-appropriated funds.

3. Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders; program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control, budget systems, and management; environmental principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues.

4. Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities, and economic usage to effective accomplish assigned functions. Knowledge of budgeting, procurement, standard configuration and finding regulations, practices and processes related to system acquisition and sustainment management functions.

5. Ability to plan, conduct, and record site/facility surveys and inspections.

6. Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely, and economical solutions; plan and organize work and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and architects; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and maintain good working relations.

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 resume (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.

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