Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Supervisory Electronics Engineer/ Supervisory Computer Scientist (NH-0855/1550-04) to work at Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center location at Hill Air Force Base, 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 ($125,776 - $192,331) Yearly with locality included
Job Open Date 10/8/2026
Job Close Date 10/18/2026
Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens
Lead a high-performing software engineering organization supporting critical mission needs. This position exercises second-level supervisory and managerial authority over 309 SWEG/MXDE, directing work through subordinate supervisors and team leads while serving as a trusted adviser to senior leadership.
The incumbent provides strategic direction, workforce leadership, and organizational oversight for the Software Engineering Group's Engineering Branch-the focal point for managing enterprise process assets and mission-critical process applications. Responsibilities include advancing internal organizational and workforce-development programs, coordinating with external partners on comparable functions and initiatives, and overseeing centralized Formal Independent Test activities.
This is an opportunity to shape engineering processes, develop technical talent, strengthen organizational performance, and deliver reliable software-engineering capabilities that enable mission success.
RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Professional knowledge of electronics engineering and/or computer science concepts, theories, principles, and practices and working knowledge of other disciplines, such as aerospace, industrial, mechanical, and/or electrical engineering; of a broad range of engineering standards, precedents, methods, and techniques to ensure work in compliance with regulations and standards; and the applicability of such knowledge to the full range of duties concerned with design, production, and maintenance of Operational Flight Programs, Automated Test Systems, Test Program Set Software, and other systems used to support the warfighter and weapons systems program offices.
2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.
4. Ability to utilize AoP concepts and initiatives to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
5. Knowledge of budgeting, procurement, standard configuration and finding regulations, practices and processes related to system acquisition and sustainment management functions.
ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. A professional degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or a closely related discipline is highly desired.
2. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
3. The Incumbent is subject to recall during non-duty hours, weekends, and holidays to complete proposals and/or resolve software problems.
4. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
5. This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
6. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
7. Cyberspace qualification is a condition of employment. This position includes cyberspace work as a paramount duty requirement. DoDM 8140.03, para 4.2.a.(2) requires foundational qualification requirements within 9 months of assignment to a cyberspace work role and residential qualification requirements within 12 months of assignment to a cyberspace work role. An extension waiver of up to six-months may be granted per DoDM 8140.03. Failure to maintain the proper foundational and residential qualifications may result in removal from this position.
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.
