The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Supervisory Electronics Engineer/Supervisory Computer Scientist (NH-0855/1550-03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center located at Tinker AFB, OK. 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 with locality pay included Job Open Date 9/11/2026 Job Close Date 9/18/2026 Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens Mission Planning Software Engineering Supervisor (1st-Level Supervisor - 557 SWES/MXDPC) Lead an elite engineering team developing and sustaining the mission planning software that powers the world's most lethal aircraft fleets. As a 1st-level supervisor within the 557th Software Engineering Squadron (557 SWES/MXDPC), you will direct technical personnel leveraging modern DevSecOps and Cloud pipelines to support the B-1, B-2, B-52, E-3, E-8, and E-3 DRAGON platforms. What you will accomplish: - Command the Skies of Mission Planning: Lead the software suites that pilots and aircrews rely on to plan, navigate, and execute global strike and airborne battle management missions. - Modern DevSecOps & Cloud Leadership: Champion continuous integration, agile delivery, and secure cloud pipelines to deploy rapid, resilient software updates directly to the field. - Enterprise Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with Major Commands (MAJCOMs), operating bases, and Department of Defense (DoD) stakeholders to shape the future architecture of national defense software. Key Responsibilities: - Frontline Engineering Leadership: Exercise 1st-level supervisory authority and position management over subordinate engineering personnel, providing daily mentorship, performance guidance, and career development. - Multi-Platform Software Portfolio: Direct the end-to-end development, sustainment, and user support of mission planning software for strategic bombers (B-1, B-2, B-52) and airborne command aircraft (E-3, E-8, E-3 DRAGON). - Modern Architecture Delivery: Oversee the adoption of DevSecOps principles, automated testing, and secure cloud pipeline infrastructures to accelerate delivery cycles. - Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with enterprise leaders, military service branches, and operational units to resolve critical software bottlenecks and implement high-priority feature enhancements. If you are: - A people-first engineering leader with a talent for mentoring technical teams, fostering accountability, and managing technical workloads. - A software modernization advocate experienced in DevSecOps environments, cloud technologies, or complex mission planning/avionics systems. - A collaborative problem solver skilled at balancing technical rigor with operational timelines across joint and multi-agency stakeholders. Join Our Mission & Lead the Future of Air Combat! "Every successful global strike and reconnaissance mission begins with flawless mission planning software. Step into a leadership role where your technical vision and mentorship will empower the engineers who keep our nation's most strategic aircraft dominant. Apply today to lead cutting-edge DevSecOps innovation and make a direct impact on warfighter readiness!" QUALIFICATIONS: - U.S. Citizenship - Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft - Employee must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance. - Subject to recall during non-duty hours, weekends, and holidays to complete proposals and/or resolve software problems - Designated as a Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) - Required to travel on military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty if needed -Obtain & maintain an appropriate Cyberspace certifications - Drug testing designated position 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 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. 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). 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.