Supervisory Electronics Engineer/Supervisory Computer Scientist

United States Air Force

$89K — $138K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  • Occasional travel required on military or commercial aircraft.
  • Availability for non-duty hours for project resolutions and proposals.
  • Designation as an Acquisition Position under the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering efforts for flight trainer and simulation systems.
  • Direct the design and integration of software and hardware for high-fidelity training systems.
  • Oversee modernization efforts of simulator systems to align with real-world conditions.
  • Provide technical advice and guidance to leadership on engineering resources.
  • Manage daily work assignments, fostering a culture of innovation.
  • Mentor and develop engineering team members, promoting career progression.

Benefits

  • Recruitment, relocation, retention, and student loan incentives may be authorized.
  • Job roster may fill similar vacancies for 120 days.
  • Engagement in a mission that prepares military pilots for combat.
  • Participation in a dynamic leadership role in an esteemed engineering team.
Full Job Description
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 9/15/2026 Job Close Date 9/22/2026 Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens Aircraft Simulation & Trainer Systems Engineering Supervisor (1st-Level Supervisor - 555 SWES / MXDPD) Lead the elite engineering team that builds, modernizes, and sustains the advanced flight simulators and training systems used by military aviators. As a 1st-level supervisor within the 555th Software Engineering Squadron (555 SWES/MXDPD), you will guide and mentor highly skilled engineers delivering state-of-the-art simulation software and hardware-in-the-loop training solutions. What you will accomplish: - Train the World's Best Aviators: Direct the engineering solutions behind complex, immersive flight trainers and simulation systems that ensure our pilots are combat-ready. - Empower & Mentor Elite Talent: Take the helm of a dedicated engineering section, actively guiding their technical growth, career progression, and professional success. - High-Fidelity Tech Portfolio: Oversee a diverse and expanding portfolio of cutting-edge simulation, virtual environments, and physical trainer systems. Key Responsibilities: - Frontline Engineering Leadership: Exercise 1st-level supervisory and position management authority, planning daily work assignments and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation. - Simulator Software & Hardware Engineering: Direct the design, development, integration, and sustainment of software and systems for high-fidelity flight trainers and tactical simulators. - System Integrity & Modernization: Overset upgrades to trainer system software to match real-world aircraft configuration changes and maintain training safety and accuracy. - Technical Advisory & Guidance: Serve as the continuous technical and operational advisor to squadron and group leadership on simulator engineering resources and project timelines. If you are: - A people-first engineering leader with a passion for coaching technical teams, managing workloads, and building cohesive, motivated units. - A technical integrator with experience in simulation software, virtual reality, hardware-in-the-loop systems, or complex avionics trainers. - A collaborative problem solver skilled at balancing engineering schedules, quality assurance, and personnel development. Join Our Mission & Shape the Flight Training of Tomorrow! "Before our pilots fly into combat, they master the skies in the simulators we build and maintain. Step into a leadership role where your engineering expertise and mentorship will directly prepare the next generation of warfighters. Apply today to lead the 555 SWES simulator engineering team and power the future of defense simulation!" 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 - 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) - 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.

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