Nuclear Surety Engineer

SAIC; Hill (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a motivated Nuclear Surety Engineer to contribute to the Sentinel ICBM Program. This role involves ensuring compliance with nuclear surety requirements, conducting systems engineering analyses, and collaborating with teams for effective program execution.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, systems engineering experience, and a DoD Secret clearance. Join us in modernizing the U.S. Air Force’s land-based strategic deterrent system.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of systems engineering experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Familiarity with nuclear certification processes and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive systems engineering analyses for nuclear weapon and delivery systems.
• Support the development and review of nuclear certification artifacts.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Systems engineering principles and practices

Analysis of system designs and performance data

Nuclear safety and surety regulations

Technical risk identification and mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, computer science, mathematics, or related field

Tools

Model-Based Systems Engineering tools (CAMEO, DOORS)

Job description

Nuclear Surety Engineer

SAIC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Nuclear Surety Engineer to provide critical support to one of the Department of Defense’s most complex and vital acquisition efforts – the Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Program. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the modernization and sustainment of the U.S. Air Force’s land-based strategic deterrent, ensuring its safety, security, and operational readiness well into the 21st century.

The Sentinel ICBM Program is a large-scale, multi‑faced initiative to replace the aging LGM‑30G Minuteman III weapon system. Modernization efforts involve the design, certification, and deployment of advanced nuclear‑capable missile systems, along with upgraded infrastructure, command and control, and support systems.

Role and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive systems engineering analyses of nuclear weapon and delivery systems to ensure compliance with nuclear surety requirements.
• Analyze system designs, operational concepts, and performance data to assess adherence to nuclear safety and surety regulations, including AFI 63‑125 and 91 Series AFIs.
• Support the development, review, and verification of nuclear certification artifacts to ensure safety and reliability standards are met.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, providing recommendations to address safety and security challenges.
• Oversee technical aspects throughout the lifecycle of nuclear certification and sustainment efforts, ensuring adherence to program objectives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, program offices, government stakeholders, and external partners to drive progress in systems development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, computer science, mathematics, or a related technical field with a minimum of 3 years of systems engineering experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Familiarity with systems engineering principles and practices, ideally as applied to military systems or DoD programs.
• Interest in learning about nuclear certification processes and documentation, including AFI 63‑125 and 91 Series Air Force Instructions governing nuclear surety and safety operations.
• Basic understanding of military hardware or software systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience or exposure to Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) or other nuclear‑capable systems.
• Basic knowledge of Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as CAMEO Systems Modeler, DOORS, or other system modeling software.

Clearance required: Secret.