COMPUTER ENGINEER

Department of the Air Force Headquarters; California (MO); Remote; USD 89,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of the Air Force Headquarters seeks a Computer Engineer at 10 SOPS, located at Point Mugu Naval Air Station, CA, to support USSF satellite communications ground systems. The role covers hardware/software analysis, system design, and DevOps practices to maintain a worldwide data acquisition network.

Requirements include evaluating education credentials, managing program concepts, and ensuring secure operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of professional computer engineering concepts, standards, practices, and DevOps principles as applied to scientific data acquisition processes.
• Knowledge of computer hardware design, software applications, and operating systems including Windows, Linux/Unix-based, Solaris 10/11.

Responsibilities

• Performs as a computer engineer implementing requirements, system design, analysis of hardware and software applications, testing and troubleshooting for a global network of sensitive data acquisition/processing stations.
• Applies judgment to define and support designs, and document operational concepts and strategies for assigned programs/projects.
• Implements DevOps principles: automated testing, continuous improvement, configuration control, and infrastructure as software.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Department of the Air Force Headquarters

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Computer Engineer of 10 SOPS located at Point Mugu Naval Air Station, CA in support of the United States Space Force's (USSF) narrowband satellite communications ground system.

Key Responsibilities

1. Performs as a computer engineer implementing requirements and performing system design, analysis of computer hardware and software applications, testing and operational troubleshooting to maintain and improve a worldwide network of highly sensitive electronic data acquisition and processing stations. 2.

Applies judgment and knowledge in administration of computer software programs to define and support existing and new designs and/or improvements to existing complex systems. 3. Manages the development and documentation of operational concepts and strategies for assigned programs/projects. 4. Implements Developmental Operations (DevOps) principles and techniques such as automated testing, continuous improvement, configuration control, and infrastructure as software.

Requirements & Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is a Cyber Excepted Service (CES) position implemented under Section 1599f of Title 10, United States Code (U.S.C). This position is in the Excepted Service. DoD Components with CES positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, CES Employment and Placement.

If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

For additional information, For additional information on CES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of professional computer engineering and scientific concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, and procedures; and ability to modify standard practices and techniques to solve complex and familiarization with software, SOH, and DevOps as they apply to scientific data acquisition processes. 2. Knowledge of professional computer engineering, systems hardware design and software applications.

Must have engineering level understanding of computer engineering, systems/programs, systems architectures, facilities, hardware, software, policies, concepts, practices and methodology found both in the Federal government and private industry. Must possess knowledge of, and practical application skills in, major computer operating systems, including Windows, Linux- and Unix-based systems, Solaris 10 and 11, and networked equipment operating systems. 3.

Knowledge of AFTAC, DOD, and AF policies, entities, missions, resources, operations, capabilities, and requirements as related to assigned program(s) and/or project(s). 4. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to produce highly technical reports, position papers, and briefings; resolve conflicts based on mature judgment and experience; effectively negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships. 5.

Knowledge of security procedures to maintain control of classified materials. Knowledge and a high degree of judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and ability to foresee the impact of changing technology. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $88504 – $155070/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.