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 Robins AFB, GA.
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 10/14/2026
Job Close Date 10/21/2026
Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens
Electronics Engineer / Computer Scientist Supervisor (1st-Level Supervisor)
Lead an elite engineering team at the absolute forefront of military aviation software. As a 1st-level supervisor, you will drive project management, technical execution, and operational success for the 402d Software Engineering Group (402 SWEG)-the Air Logistics Complex's (ALC) single organic source of Mission Critical Computer Resources (MCCR) and Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) software.
What you will accomplish:
- Direct Combat Aviation Impact: Supervise the design, development, and modernization of flight-critical avionics software and hardware-in-the-loop test systems powering our nation's premier warfighting aircraft.
- Empower & Mentor Elite Engineers: Lead a dedicated section of Electronics Engineers and Computer Scientists, directly steering their technical contributions and professional development.
- High-Visibility Enterprise Influence: Serve as a key technical manager coordinating with the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), leading customer workload negotiations, and advising acquisition program offices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Frontline Engineering Leadership: Exercise 1st-level supervisory authority and project management oversight, coordinating daily workloads, sprints, and engineering assignments.
- MCCR & ATE Software Development: Direct the design, development, and modifications of critical avionics software and automated test systems utilizing high-order and assembly-level languages.
- Rapid Field Engineering Support: Oversee on-site engineering teams identifying and correcting flight software deficiencies, while serving as the Automatic Test Systems (ATS) focal point for the ALC.
- Acquisition & Workload Management: Lead technical feasibility studies, draft specifications and performance criteria, and negotiate workload agreements via high-impact proposals and Memorandums of Agreement.
If you are:
- A professional Electronics Engineer or Computer Scientist with a proven track record of managing technical projects and guiding complex software/hardware integration.
- An inspiring mentor skilled at leading technical teams, organizing workloads, and driving accountability.
- A collaborative partner experienced in avionics systems, automated testing, configuration management, and stakeholder coordination.
Join Our Mission & Lead the Edge of Aviation Tech!
"Every mission, launch, and flight depends on the precision of the software we write and test. Step into a leadership role where your engineering expertise and mentorship will directly secure air dominance for the United States Air Force. Apply today to lead the 402 SWEG engineering team and power the future of defense aviation!"
QUALIFICATIONS:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
- 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
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).
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