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 at Tinker Air Force Base, OK.
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 8/11/2026
Job Close Date 8/18/2026
Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens
Software Engineering Supervisor (B-52 Avionics & Weapons)
Lead the engineering team that keeps the legendary B-52 Stratofortress armed, lethal, and mission-ready. As a 1st-level supervisor within the 557th Software Engineering Squadron (557 SWES), you will direct the development, architectural design, and sustainment of the critical Operational Flight Program (OFP) and weapons integration software for the nation's premier strategic bomber.
What you will accomplish:
- Legendary Platform, Modern Tech: Drive the modernization of the B-52 fleet by introducing advanced software architecture, virtualization, and code optimization to iconic avionics systems.
- Direct Warfighter Lethality: Your team writes and sustains the software that directly controls weapons integration, ensuring the B-52 can deploy both current and next-generation armament.
- Frontline Leadership: Serve as a pivotal leader and mentor, actively shaping the careers of your engineers while acting as a trusted technical advisor to the B-52 System Program Office (SPO).
- Technical Team Leadership: Exercise 1st-level supervisory and position management authority, guiding the daily work, accountability, and professional growth of subordinate engineers.
- Avionics Software (OFP) Delivery: Direct the design, optimization, and delivery of complex B-52 Operational Flight Program (OFP) software across the entire product lifecycle.
- Weapons Integration: Oversee the development and sustainment of the Stores Management Overlay (SMO) software, enabling the seamless integration of modern weapons payloads onto the B-52.
- SPO & Warfighter Support: Provide rapid engineering services, interface troubleshooting, and systems integration support directly to the SPO and frontline warfighters.
What is needed:
- An empowering technical leader with proven experience supervising engineering personnel, managing workloads, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
- A software architecture expert deeply familiar with avionics flight software (OFP), systems virtualization, and complex weapons integration.
- A mission-focused problem solver capable of troubleshooting complex interface issues and translating technical requirements into operational readiness for the warfighter.
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 acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP)
- Required to travel on military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty if needed
-Obtain & maintain an appropriate Cyberspace certifications
- Designated Drug Testing 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 utilize Art of Possible (AoP) concepts and initiatives 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.
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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: 42b394a1e727193d815fac0cab97caa9
- Posted 14 hours ago
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