Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Supervisory Electronics Engineer / Supervisory Computer Scientist (NH-0855/1550-03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center location at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. 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 10/26/2026
Job Close Date 11/1/2026
Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens
In this critical leadership role, you will lead a dedicated team at the 516 SWES/MXDPF delivering mission-critical capabilities directly to the frontline. You will not just manage-you will inspire, guide, and empower.
Impact on the Mission:
-Provide first-level supervision, mentorship, and professional development to a specialized team of subordinate employees.
-Oversee daily work activities, ensuring your team has the technical guidance, resources, and tactical direction to succeed.
-Drive accountability and expertise, maintaining a continuous feedback loop to optimize position management and operational workflow.
-Directly enable the delivery of ruggedized hardware and software engineering solutions designed for maximum survivability on the battlefield.
We are looking for a decisive, people-first leader who thrives in a mission-driven environment. You are the ideal candidate if you are:
- A Proven Leader: You possess a natural ability to coach, mentor, and bring out the absolute best in your team while fostering an inclusive and high-performing culture.
- A Technical Anchor: You stay ahead of the curve, maintaining the expert-level knowledge required to guide complex engineering and support activities.
- Mission-Focused: You understand that behind every piece of hardware and software is a service member relying on it for maintenance, troubleshooting, and battlefield analysis.
- An Exceptional Communicator: You can translate high-level mission requirements into actionable daily tasks, ensuring clarity and alignment across your entire unit.
When you join 516 SWES/MXDPF, you aren't just taking a job-you are answering a call to support those on the front lines. Our team designs, builds, and delivers ruggedized hardware and software solutions to the highest standards of safety, quality, and reliability. Apply today to lead the team that equips the warfighter to win on the battlefield.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain & maintain a security clearance
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.
- The Incumbent is subject to recall during non-duty hours, weekends, and holidays to complete proposals and/or resolve software problems.
- Designated as a Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
- Obtain and maintain Cyberspace certification.
Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
1. Professional knowledge of electronics engineering and 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. An engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an institution with an ABET accredited program in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or a closely related field is highly desired.
3. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
4. Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.
5. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
7. Knowledge of budgeting, procurement, standard configuration and finding regulations, practices and processes related to system acquisition and sustainment management functions.
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).
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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.
