The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Electronics Engineer (NH-0855-02 Target 03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center location in Hill Air Force Base, Layton, UT. 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 ($40,736 - $138,370) Yearly with locality pay included

Job Open Date 5/26/2026

Job Close Date 6/5/2026

Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens

Lead the Engineering of Tomorrow's Infrastructure!

Are you an elite electronics engineer ready to take true ownership of mission-critical projects? The Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) Software Directorate is seeking a seasoned technical expert to provide unparalleled leadership for our most complex engineering initiatives. In this role, you won't just execute technical tasks; you will be the driving force behind the success of full-spectrum infrastructure solutions that power our national defense capabilities.

Architect the Foundation of the Mission

Your expertise will directly shape the physical and technical landscape of our directorate. As the organization's foremost authority in electronics engineering, you will be tasked with building the robust foundation required for today's operational needs while simultaneously engineering the agile, high-tech environments necessary for tomorrow's challenges. Your visionary work ensures that our software development teams have the cutting-edge infrastructure required to maintain total operational readiness and secure mission success.

Command the Development Lifecycle

This position demands more than just individual technical prowess; it requires the leadership to guide and inspire others. You will exercise full project management, execution, and operational responsibility across multiple phases of the development process. By actively directing, evaluating, and elevating the design and development activities of your fellow engineers, you will guarantee that every project meets the highest standards of technical excellence and strategic impact.

If you are a visionary engineer who thrives on leading complex infrastructure projects and wants to leave a lasting legacy on the readiness of the Armed Forces, we invite you to apply. Come build the physical foundation of our future!

QUALIFICATIONS:

- U.S. Citizenship

- Obtain & maintain the appropriate security clearance

- The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty

- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station

- This position may be designated as an acquisition position covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP)

- The employee must meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position

- Designated drug testing position

Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of professional electronics engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services.

2. Knowledge of development testing and evaluation sufficient to apply experimental theories and new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.

3. Knowledge of integrated air-vehicles, ground systems, and support equipment sufficient to plan, design, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the development and/or sustainment of electronic systems or devices.

4. Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and other engineering disciplines.

5. Ability to devise and evaluate criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships for design approaches, and to assess the impact of new technology on current systems and processes.

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 and longer than two-pages. 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.