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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 Peterson Space Force Base, CO. 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 ($91,870 - $142,022) Yearly with locality pay included
Job Open Date 9/18/2026
Job Close Date 10/2/2026
Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens
Lead the elite engineering team powering the software backbone of our nation's space defense assets. Operating at the Peterson Space Force Base (SFB) complex, you will serve as a 1st-level supervisor directing a highly skilled team of engineers delivering local, organic software engineering support services directly to Space Systems Program Offices.
What you will accomplish:
- Frontline Space Mission Impact: Direct the software engineering services that keep the United States Space Force dominant, secure, and mission-ready in the modern space domain.
- Empower & Mentor Elite Talent: Take the helm of a dedicated engineering section at Peterson SFB, actively guiding their technical growth, career progression, and professional success.
- High-Visibility Collaboration: Work directly with Space Systems Program Offices and military leaders to solve critical software challenges where aerospace technology meets national security.
Key Responsibilities:
- Frontline Engineering Leadership: Exercise 1st-level supervisory and position management authority over subordinate engineering personnel, providing daily mentorship, performance guidance, and career development.
- Organic Space Software Support: Oversee the delivery of high-quality software engineering support services, troubleshooting, and architectural updates specifically tailored for Space Systems Program Offices.
- Operational Accountability: Plan, coordinate, and review daily engineering activities, ensuring your team provides expert technical advice and maintains rigorous engineering standards.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Coordinate closely with local space systems programs to align software delivery with rapidly evolving operational baselines and military requirements.
If you are:
- A people-first engineering leader with a passion for coaching technical teams, managing workloads, and building cohesive, motivated units.
-A systems-focused professional with experience in aerospace software, embedded software systems, or military space operations.
- A collaborative problem solver skilled at translating complex technical requirements into operational success for space-domain stakeholders.
Join Our Mission & Secure the High Ground!
Space is the ultimate high ground, and software is the engine that controls it. Step into a leadership role where your engineering expertise and mentorship will directly safeguard our nation's space domain. Apply today to lead the 517 SWES team at Peterson SFB and make a lasting impact on Space Force readiness!
QUALIFICATIONS:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain & maintain an appropriate security clearance
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours
- Subject to recall during non-duty hours, weekends, and holidays to complete proposals and/or resolve software problems
- Designated as an Non-Critical 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 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 ;br>
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.
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- Dice Id: 80183429
- Position Id: 14ade4cbfa65ab05fb437c4e8a18223b
- Posted 15 days ago
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