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Job Summary:
Air Force Civilian Service is seeking a Full-Time Lead Electronics Engineer/Lead Computer Scientist to work at Air Force Materiel Command in Oklahoma City, OK. In this role, you will lead a team of engineers and scientists in developing software for defense technology, ensuring mission-critical systems meet modern threats.
Responsibilities:
• Lead & Elevate a Technical Team: Serve as the official Team Leader, coaching, mentoring, and directing a team of professional engineers and scientists—from developmental trainees to seasoned journeymen—ensuring project excellence across the board.
• Drive Strategic Innovation: Act as the lead program manager and Senior Subject Matter Expert, researching and implementing the innovative policies and processes that will shape the future of the 559 SWES/MXDPA mission.
• Dominate the Threat Environment: Partner directly with the 850th Spectrum Warfare Group at Eglin AFB. You will update the Global Emitter Library and design complex new flight scenarios to test against simulated and real-world threats, keeping the warfighter steps ahead of our adversaries.
• Deliver Mission-Critical Software: Direct the design, development, and maintenance of vital weapon system and ground support software spanning avionics, electronic warfare, simulation, and software assurance.
• Provide Frontline Engineering Solutions: Deliver crucial on-site engineering assistance to elite units at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, and Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, rapidly identifying and correcting software deficiencies to keep our most advanced aircraft fully operational.
• Ensure Cyber Resiliency & Secure Operations: Oversee rigorous security procedures for personnel program access and drive Information Technology (IT) support to guarantee the secure, cyber-resilient delivery of Operational Flight Programs (OFPs).
Qualifications:
Required:
• U.S. Citizenship
• Obtain & maintain an appropriate security clearance
• The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty
• Position requires travel which will be performed in accordance with Joint Travel Regulation
• Employee is subject to recall during non-duty hours, weekends, and holidays to resolve problems or meet schedule commitments
• Employee is subject to shift changes, permanent and temporary
• This position has been designated as a Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Cyberspace qualification in accordance with DoDM 8140.03-
• Designated drug testing position
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization
• Knowledge of electronics engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services
• Knowledge of software and hardware test requirements, specifications, and how they are converted into automated test and operational flight programs, along with a knowledge of test system instrumentation and their appropriate design application to engineering testing requirements, and how they integrate with avionics software and hardware systems and of the OFP development environment to effectively accomplish assigned functions and fulfill the mission
• Skill at software/hardware integration and troubleshooting and at applying professional judgment in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of alternative approaches and in devising solutions or conclusions to highly complex problems, both programmatic and technical
• Ability to plan, conduct, and record engineering investigations and inspections; to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions; to plan and organize work and coordinate with other engineering disciplines; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to develop written guidelines, procedures, and policies; and to maintain good working relations
• Ability to plan and monitor large and complex engineering or scientific projects; to search out and development new or greatly modified methods and approaches so as to assure applicable objectives, standards, and requirements are met; and to adapt precedents or make significant departures from previous approaches to similar projects in order to provide for specialized requirements of some projects
Company:
A mission to support the men and women in uniform of the United States Air Force with our talent and dedication and service. Founded in 1947, the company is headquartered in Randolph, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.