Lead Electronics Engineer/Lead Computer Scientist

About the role

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking a Full-Time Lead Electronics Engineer/Lead Computer Scientist to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) for the 559 SWES\MXDPA located on Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, OK.

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

• 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