Program Engineer

Salas O'Brien; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs and employee support

Professional development support

Job summary

TechSource, a Salas O'Brien company, seeks a full-time Program Engineer in Albuquerque, NM to support the W87-1 Modification Program. You will assist the Federal Program Manager and liaison with NNSA, DP, and DOD organizations, applying systems engineering and program management to maintain a program baseline.

The role requires 10+ years in government program management for nuclear programs, active clearance, and willingness to travel. On-site at NNSA offices in Albuquerque.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science is required or equivalent experience
• Active Q or Top Secret security clearance is required
• 10+ years of project/program management experience managing nuclear weapon system sustainment or acquisition
• Nuclear weapon and deliver platform experience, including knowledge of the 6.X process
• NNSA and Department of Defense interagency experience preferred
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across programs
• Knowledge of project and program management, scheduling, and risk tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Some travel is required (approximately 20%)

Responsibilities

• Advise the Federal Program Office on cost, scope, and schedule for major system acquisitions
• Apply systems engineering principles to develop and maintain an integrated program baseline
• Use programmatic tools and risk databases to manage responsibilities
• Analyze and integrate solutions for complex technical problems
• Identify, track, mitigate, and resolve program risks and issues
• Participate in IPT meetings and governance groups
• Provide guidance for program integration
• Assess the W87-1 program against strategic objectives and improve efficiency

Skills

Security clearance

Program management

NNSA/DoD experience

Nuclear weapons knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Risk and schedule management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Master’s degree in engineering or science

Job description

Who We Are

TechSource, a Salas O'Brien company and a previous DOE Small Business of the Year recipient and ten-time Inc. 5000 winner, is a nationally recognized engineering and scientific company specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects with numerous federal agencies, helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects nationwide. We provide direct access to hundreds of experts and industry leaders in the nuclear sciences, non-proliferation technologies, accelerator physics, and systems engineering arenas with offices in Washington DC, SC, TX, TN, and NM. Our outstanding technical service has earned the company a client retention rate of over 95 percent. As part of Salas O'Brien, we work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients.

Pay range: $200 – $220,000 annually

Job Summary

As a full-time Program Engineer you will provide technical support to the Federal Program Manager (FPM), as well as program engineer liaison with other Defense Programs (DP), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and Department of Defense (DOD) organizations associated with the W87-1 Modification Program. You’ll assist the W87-1 FPM, Lead Engineer, and Senior Engineers with technical oversight, program management, and program integration.

You’ll use your diverse knowledge of nuclear weapons systems engineering, non-nuclear component realization, nuclear material production, product realization process, Phase 6.X activities, and project management skills to develop and maintain a program baseline, analyze solutions, identify risks, and support the ongoing success of the program. This is a full-time position on-site at the NNSA offices in Albuquerque, NM.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide program and technical management knowledge and capabilities to advise the Federal Program Office (FPO) on execution of cost, scope, and schedule for major system acquisitions. Represent, within program guidance, the NNSA’s program interests and positions in interactions with other agencies.
• Apply systems engineering principles (such as requirements and interface management, risk management, work breakdown structure, decision analysis) for the development and maintain an integrated program baseline.
• Use programmatic and portfolio analysis tools, databases, risk management databases, and methodologies to manage project responsibilities.
• Analyze, evaluate, and integrate solutions for unusually complex and diverse technical problems.
• Identify, track, mitigate, and resolve technical risks and issues related to product and/or system performance objectives.
• Participate in Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings.
• Participate in Project Officer Group and sub-group meetings (joint DOW/NNSA), with guidance provided by the Lead Engineer and/or FPM.
• Provide guidance for program integration.
• Use knowledge of the substantive nature of NNSA Nuclear Weapons programs and activities; missions, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes; and the analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to assess program development or execution and improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency with emphasis of 6.X process and Defense Programs Business Process System.
• Contribute to or lead assessments of capability and capacity of the NNSA weapons production complex for the W87-1 Program and recommend necessary facility and resource planning.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science. A degree in business, project management, or related field with relevant experience may be considered.
• Active Q or Top Secret security clearance.
• 10 or more years of project/program management experience managing nuclear weapon system sustainment or acquisition.
• Nuclear weapon and deliver platform experience, including knowledge of the 6.X process.
• NNSA and Department of Defense interagency experience.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of project and program management, scheduling, and risk tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Some travel is required (20%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or science.
• Manufacturing and production floor experience in NNSA, military, government or corporate environments.
• TEST: Experience in the planning and execution of system level mechanical and electrical tests for nuclear weapons systems.
• TEST: Experience in system qualification and requirements verification.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $200 - $220,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview: https://salasobrien.com/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

TechSource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. TechSource will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice

TechSource does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.