Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.
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 Air Force Base, Oklahoma. 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 6/3/2026
Job Close Date 6/10/2026
Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens
Lead the Vanguard of Space Command & Control Software!
Are you a technical leader ready to secure the ultimate high ground? The 76th Software Engineering Group (76SWEG/MXDEA) is seeking a visionary first-level supervisor to command a team at the forefront of Space Command and Control (Space C2). In this critical role, you will lead the charge in delivering imperative software enablers directly to the warfighter at the speed of relevance, ensuring our nation maintains total dominance in the space domain.
As a front-line leader bridging the gap between cutting-edge engineering and tactical execution, your daily impact will be massive.
What you will accomplish:
- Command an Elite Technical Team: Exercise full first-level supervisory and position management responsibilities over a dedicated team of software professionals. You will direct daily operations, provide continuous accountability, and mentor your staff to maintain the highest levels of technical expertise.
- Pioneer Space C2 Capabilities: Establish the critical infrastructure and technical foundation necessary to provide robust, in-house (organic) software capabilities to program offices directly aligned with the Department of Defense's highest Space Command and Control priorities.
- Build the Innovation Pipeline: Create and manage a rapid-delivery pipeline that transitions emerging technologies, advanced prototypes, and innovative research directly into fully operational capabilities for production squadrons.
- Solve Evolving Defense Challenges: Provide expert software engineering solutions through the relentless research, development, and application of emerging technologies, directly solving the most complex and evolving threats facing the Department of Defense today.
- Deliver at the Speed of Relevance: Remove roadblocks and optimize your team's workflows to ensure that war-winning software enablers are deployed to the warfighter exactly when they are needed.
Bridge Technology and Tactical Victory. The threats facing our nation are constantly evolving, especially in the space domain. We need a leader who can not only manage people but also drive technical innovation from the lab to the launchpad.
If you are a driven leader with a passion for space systems, software engineering, and national security, I highly encourage you to apply. Join us and lead the team that develops the software securing the stars.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain & maintain an appropriate security clearance
- Designated as a drug testing position and could be subject to random testing for drug use
- Required to travel on military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty if needed
- Subject to recall during non-duty hours, weekends, and holidays to complete proposals and/or resolve software problems
- Designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP)
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. 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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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.
Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.