Senior Systems Engineer - Nuclear/Conventional NC3, On-Site

Apogee; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee is seeking a Systems Engineer SME to support software modernization, development, and deployment for Air Force NC3 and USSTRATCOM/J56. The role emphasizes mission planning, systems engineering, Agile/DevOps, and CI/CD practices to enhance survivability, interoperability, and reliability of strategic weapon systems.

You will collaborate with DoD partners on planning documents, test strategies, and rapid technology fielding, on-site at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, with up to 10% travel and TS/SCI

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility.
• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Years of Experience: Minimum 12 years relevant experience to include 5 years supporting the DoD.

Responsibilities

• Lead business systems analysis to support the integration of conventional and nuclear mission capabilities under the J56 portfolio
• Coordinate requirements gathering with stakeholders across conventional and nuclear operations to ensure alignment of strategic objectives
• Develop detailed process flows and data exchange mappings that bridge legacy nuclear systems with modern conventional platforms
• Partner with engineering and security teams to ensure all integrated solutions meet stringent nuclear surety, safety, and compliance standards
• Facilitate cross‑domain working groups to resolve integration challenges and ensure interoperability between conventional and nuclear assets
• Oversee end‑to‑end integration testing, including scenario simulations that validate system performance under both mission sets
• Provide leadership with impact analyses, risk assessments, and mitigation recommendations to ensure seamless dual‑domain readiness

Skills

Systems engineering

DoD experience

Agile/DevOps

Nuclear surety

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Apogee is seeking a Systems Engineer SME to support software modernization, development, and deployment for Air Force NC3 and USSTRATCOM/J56. The role emphasizes mission planning, systems engineering, Agile/DevOps, and CI/CD practices to enhance survivability, interoperability, and reliability of strategic weapon systems.

You will collaborate with DoD partners on planning documents, test strategies, and rapid technology fielding, on-site at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, with up to 10% travel and TS/SCI