Computer Scientist (NH-1550-03) 96TW/XPID

Air Force Test Center; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Relocation incentive

Student Loan Repayment (SLR) incentive

Job summary

Air Force Test Center at Eglin AFB, FL seeks a full-time Computer Scientist (NH-1550-03). The role serves as a senior computer scientist/engineer performing software engineering and related professional work in computer sciences and engineering.

You will provide technical authority in OS theory, data structures, system architecture, software engineering and communications, with up to 25% travel and a competitive salary range of $89,508–$138,370.

Qualifications

• Travel up to 25% may be required.

Responsibilities

• To serve as a senior computer scientist/computer engineer to perform software engineering and other professional work in the computer sciences/engineering and related scientific disciplines.
• To provide a technical authority in the areas of operating system theory, data structures, computer system architecture, software engineering and computer communications.

Job description

These listed job announcements are covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA), which are separate from the traditional recruitment job announcements found on USA Jobs.For more information on DHA, click the Air Force Civilian Serviceimage linkon the right side of the page (or scroll to the bottom of your mobile device) and click “Find a Job.” You can also click the USA Jobs image linkto view additional job announcements. For further assistance, please contact AFTC Enterprise Recruitment at [e-mail] .

NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

The Air Force Test Center is looking to hire a Full-Time Computer Scientist (NH-1550-03) at the 96th Test Wing, Plans & Programs, Information Technology, Software Development Branch (96TW/XPID) at Eglin Air Force Base, FL.

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a senior computer scientist/computer engineer to perform software engineering and other professional work in the computer sciences/engineering and related scientific disciplines. To provide a technical authority in the areas of operating system theory, data structures, computer system architecture, software engineering and computer communications.

Announcement Closes: 10/29/2026

Typical 2026 salary range: $89,508 - $138,370 per year (includes locality)

“If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.”

Travel Requirements:

Up to 25% travel possible

Incentives:

This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

This position MAY be eligible for paid relocation (Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be paid). Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

This position MAY be eligible for a Student Loan Repayment (SLR) incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

Must have requirements or may not be considered:

Work may occasionally require travel away from