NC3 Branch Lead Engineer — MBSE & Defense Systems

Air Force Civilian Service; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks a supervisory General Engineer to lead the NC3 VLF Branch at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA. Responsibilities include directing engineering activities, shaping acquisition strategies and ensuring program milestones align with AFPAE goals.

The role requires 7–10+ years in engineering leadership, SBSE/MBSE expertise, and U.S. citizenship with TS eligibility. On-site work only, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• TS/SCI eligible; active TS clearance preferred.
• DAWIA Engineering/Technical Management Practitioner certification within required timeframe.
• 7–10+ years engineering and technical management experience.
• Not eligible for remote work; on-site at Hanscom AFB, Bedford MA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct branch-wide engineering and technical activities.
• Execute and advance acquisition programs using digital engineering methods.
• Shape multi-year acquisition strategies, contract requirements, PWS and criteria.
• Direct program execution to align with AFPAE strategic objectives.
• Improve contracts, baselines and internal processes.

Skills

Engineering leadership

MBSE

Systems engineering

Acquisition planning

Program management

Education

OPM 0800 professional engineering standards

Tools

Digital modeling tools

Job description

Air Force Civilian Service seeks a supervisory General Engineer to lead the NC3 VLF Branch at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA. Responsibilities include directing engineering activities, shaping acquisition strategies and ensuring program milestones align with AFPAE goals.

The role requires 7–10+ years in engineering leadership, SBSE/MBSE expertise, and U.S. citizenship with TS eligibility. On-site work only, with occasional travel.