The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Electronics Engineer (NH-0855-03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center location at Tinker Air Force Base, OK. 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 ($89,508- $138,370) Yearly with locality pay included

Job Open Date 9/15/2026

Job Close Date 9/22/2026

Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens

Lead Electronics Engineer & Project Manager (Avionics & Automated Test Equipment (ATE)/Test Program Sets (TPS) Systems)

Serve as the principal Electronics Engineer and Project Management authority driving the design, development, and fielding of advanced avionics test capabilities. In this high-impact technical leadership role, you will lead the creation, re-hosting, and modernization of TPS and ATE to establish organic repair and diagnostic capability for Line/Shop Replaceable Units (LRUs/SRUs) across the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) enterprise.

What you will accomplish:

- Enterprise-Level Technical Authority: Act as the recognized organizational subject matter expert, guiding multi-phase engineering projects, mentoring technical staff, and ensuring program success.

- Direct Aviation Readiness Impact: Design and deliver the diagnostic hardware and software test solutions that keep combat aircraft avionics, electronic warfare suites, and prime mission systems operational.

- End-to-End Systems Ownership: Lead full-lifecycle engineering from initial design and acquisition coordination through gated validation, verification (V&V), and final customer acceptance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Technical Project Management: Direct and execute engineering projects, guiding and evaluating the design, development, and integration activities of multi-disciplinary teams.

- TPS Design & Re-Hosting: Lead the engineering of new, re-hosted, and modified Test Program Sets for functional and diagnostic testing of critical LRUs and SRUs.

- Acquisition & Enterprise Coordination: Support and coordinate with AFSC agencies on acquisition programs for ATE, TPS software tools, and standardized development processes.

- Validation, Verification & Quality Assurance: Lead V&V support across the gated development lifecycle, managing quality assurance reviews and formal customer acceptance testing.

- Laboratory & Systems Integration: Partner with systems administrators and IT teams to oversee hardware/software configuration management, server environments, and system certifications across Main Operating Bases (MOBs) and contractor sites.

If you are:

- A professional Electronics Engineer with a proven track record of managing technical projects and guiding complex hardware/software development lifecycles.

- An avionics and test systems specialist experienced with ATE, TPS, and diagnostic testing of LRUs/SRUs.

- A collaborative engineering leader adept at managing stakeholder relationships across defense program offices, operational bases, and industry partners.

Join Our Mission & Power the Future of Flight!

Behind every combat-ready aircraft is an elite team of engineers ensuring its electronic systems function without fail. Bring your engineering leadership and technical vision to an organization that directly sustains the cutting edge of national defense. Apply today to lead high-impact test systems development and advance the future of aerospace technology!

QUALIFICATIONS:

- U.S. Citizenship

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

- Obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance

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

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.

6. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies.

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.

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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.