Electronics Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in electronics engineering projects.
  • Expertise in project management and execution within the GUEA sector.
  • Advanced knowledge of electronic systems development and evaluation processes.
  • Ability to provide technical guidance for weapon systems and subsystems.
  • Strong understanding of planning, program management, and acquisition regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage electronics engineering projects for the GUEA Engineering Section.
  • Evaluate design and development activities of team members.
  • Provide technical leadership to ensure success in engineering assignments.
  • Guide the planning, design, and testing of electronic systems.
  • Assess the impact of new technology on existing systems and processes.

Benefits

  • Access to a rewarding and exciting career path.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Health insurance and retirement plans offered through federal employment.
  • Work with a mission-driven organization committed to national defense.
Full Job Description
This position is open exclusively to current Department of the Air Force (DAF) employees only. Applicants must submit their most recent SF50 to verify eligibility. Applications without the required SF50 and other supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will not be forwarded for consideration

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Electronics Engineer, NH-0855-03 to work at Air Force Sustainment Center on Robins AFB in Warner Robins, Georgia. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

This position may close at any time. Apply Now!

2026 Salary Range: $89,508 -$138,370 Yearly (Includes locality pay)

Job Open Date: 5 Jun 26

Job Close Date: 12 Jun 26

Who May Apply: These positions are open to current Department of the Air Force (DAF) employees only.

The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as a professional electronics engineer with project management, execution, and operational responsibility in 409 SCMS/GUEA. Considered the technical expert for the organization in electronics engineering assignments concerning GUEA Engineering Section. Employee provides technical leadership and management to ensure project/program success. Work encompasses several phases of the development process in which the employee guides and evaluates the design and development activities of others.

Requirements:

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

2. Obtain & maintain a Security clearance (if applicable).

3. No PCS expenses will be paid.

4. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty.

5. May be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours.

Recruitment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

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.

Additional Information:

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 or Word Doc) 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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