The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Lead Electronics Engineer/Lead Computer Scientist (NH-0855/1550-03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center location in 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 like vacancies for the next 120 days Salary Range ($89,508 - $138,370) Yearly (including locality) Job Open Date 7/9/2026 Job Close Date 7/16/2026 Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens Lead Engineering Expert: Shape the Future of Electronic Warfare & Avionics! Are you a top-tier Electronics Engineer or Computer Scientist ready to lead a team of innovators? The 559th Software Engineering Squadron (559SWES/MXDPA) is seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert and Team Leader to guide the development of critical weapon system software. This isn't just a technical role; it's your opportunity to keep our warfighters steps ahead of an ever-changing global threat environment. In this dynamic leadership position, you will be the driving force behind a talented team of professionals, mentoring them from the trainee level to full journeymen. You will serve as the lead program manager, shaping innovative policies and directly overseeing the software that powers avionics, electronic warfare, and simulation systems for some of the nation's most advanced aircraft. What You Will Accomplish: - Lead & Elevate a Team: Coach, facilitate, and coordinate the daily operations of three or more engineering professionals, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous growth. - Drive Mission-Critical Software: Direct the design, development, and maintenance of vital weapon system and ground support software, spanning avionics, electronic warfare, cybersecurity, and simulation. - Counter Global Threats: Directly impact tactical readiness by updating the Global Emitter Library and creating complex, new flight scenarios to test systems against both simulated and real-world threats. - Deliver On-Site Tactical Expertise: Coordinate directly with the 850th Spectrum Warfare Group, providing hands-on engineering assistance and rapid software corrections at key locations including Eglin AFB, FL and Whiteman AFB, MO. - Champion Cyber Security & Assurance: Lead Operational Flight Program (OFP) delivery, ensuring all software meets the most rigorous software assurance and cybersecurity standards to protect our systems from compromise. - Manage Secure Operations: Oversee critical security procedures and processing for your team, ensuring all personnel maintain the strict program access requirements necessary for the mission. If you are a visionary engineer or computer scientist who thrives on mentoring others, solving complex challenges in electronic warfare, and directly supporting the warfighter, we want you on our team. Apply today and lead the charge in dominating the electromagnetic spectrum! QUALIFICATIONS: - U.S. Citizenship - Obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance - Position requires travel which will be performed in accordance with Joint Travel Regulation - Employee is subject to recall during non-duty hours, weekends, and holidays to resolve problems or meet schedule commitments - Employee is subject to shift changes, permanent and temporary - This position has been designated as a Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). - Must be able to obtain and maintain Cyberspace qualification in accordance with DoDM 8140.03 Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 1. Ability to lead, plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. 2. Knowledge of 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. 3. Knowledge of software and hardware test requirements, specifications, and how they are converted into automated test and operational flight programs, along with a knowledge of test system instrumentation and their appropriate design application to engineering testing requirements, and how they integrate with avionics software and hardware systems and of the OFP development environment to effectively accomplish assigned functions and fulfill the mission. 4. Knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and security requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, TOs, and/or directives. 5. Skill at software/hardware integration and troubleshooting and at applying professional judgment in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of alternative approaches and in devising solutions or conclusions to highly complex problems, both programmatic and technical. 6. Ability to plan, conduct, and record engineering investigations and inspections; to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions; to plan and organize work and coordinate with other engineering disciplines; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to develop written guidelines, procedures, and policies; and to maintain good working relations. 7. Ability to plan and monitor large and complex engineering or scientific projects; to search out and development new or greatly modified methods and approaches so as to assure applicable objectives, standards, and requirements are met; and to adapt precedents or make significant departures from previous approaches to similar projects in order to provide for specialized requirements of some projects. 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). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates." 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.