Battle Control System-Fixed SME Technical Specialist

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 Battle Control System-Fixed SME Technical Specialist (NH-0855/1550-04) to work at Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center location at Hill Air Force Base, UT. 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 ($125,776 - $192,331) Yearly with locality included

Job Open Date 11/12/2026

Job Close Date 11/19/2026

Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens,Step into the ultimate technical authority role for our Science & Engineering (S&E) workforce, where your mastery of advanced fighter software and big data processing will directly drive weapon system readiness and organic sustainment across multi-million-dollar defense programs.

As the Senior Technical Specialist and authoritative consultant, you will govern the technical trajectory of our nation's front-line fighter and advanced aircraft platforms. You will merge state-of-the-art hardware and software solutions with high-velocity data analytics to ensure our warfighters maintain an undeniable edge. In this premier leadership role, you will:

• Deliver superior software engineering maintenance, hardware integration, and capability upgrades for tactical fighters and advanced aerospace weapon systems.
• Architect and deploy big data processing solutions that transform complex weapon system telemetry into actionable intelligence, enabling rapid, high-stakes operational decision-making.
• Govern all product designs, advanced laboratory environments, and software policies to strictly preserve the Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) baseline.
• Direct strategic resource allocation and technical roadmaps to successfully transition complex aerospace weapon systems to organic, government-led software sustainment.
• Serve as the trusted technical authority to higher headquarters, major defense industry partners, and joint-agency officials on the trajectory of critical, multi-million-dollar programs.

We are looking for a visionary engineering authority who thrives at the convergence of supersonic hardware, mission-critical flight software, and massive data ecosystems. You are the ideal candidate if you match the following profile:

• You possess deep, hands-on expertise in the software and hardware architectures that power fighters and advanced military aircraft, ready to assume final design and lab authority.
• You know how to engineer scalable big data processing pipelines that turn massive volumes of aircraft and mission data into real-time readiness and combat capability.
• You have the foresight and resource-management acumen to decouple legacy vendor dependencies and build self-sustaining, organic military engineering capabilities.
• You communicate complex technical risks and multi-million-dollar program strategies with clarity and authority to senior military commanders, DoW officials, and industry executives.

Air superiority is no longer won by airframes alone-it is won by the code and data that bring those airframes to life. This is your opportunity to hold the ultimate technical pen for the software and big data systems that keep our fighter fleets lethal, resilient, and ready. If you are prepared to lead our S&E workforce, safeguard the OSS&E baseline, and shape the future of organic combat aviation support, apply today and put your expertise in the cockpit of national defense.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• U.S. Citizenship
• An engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an institution with an ABET accredited program in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or a closely related field is highly desired.
• Obtain & maintain an appropriate security clearance.
• May be required to travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.
• The Incumbent is subject to recall during non-duty hours, weekends, and holidays to complete proposals and/or resolve software problems.
• This position may be designated as an acquisition position covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• This is a designated drug testing position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Mastery-level 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. Expert knowledge of development testing and evaluation sufficient to apply experimental theories and new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.

3. Knowledge of integrated air-vehicles, ground systems, and support equipment sufficient to plan, design, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the development and/or sustainment of electronic systems or devices.

4. Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and other engineering disciplines.

5. Ability to devise and evaluate criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships for design approaches, and to assess the impact of new technology on current systems and processes.

6. Skilled at presenting complex information and educating others to support collaboration and teamwork.

7. Ability to apply both academic and learned concepts and methods to solve complex problems as well as conceive new ideas and methodologies for approaching problems to improve project, program and organizational performance.

8. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies.

9. Skilled at presenting complex information and educating others to support collaboration and teamwork.

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.

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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.