Senior Systems Engineer - Nuclear Weapons & Programs

Trinzic; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to support the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

You will plan, execute, and monitor program cost, schedule, and performance across multiple Nuclear Systems branches and liaise with government teams. Required: Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or management; 5–10 years of project management for NNSA/DOE or related commands; excellent communication; ability to work in a secure location and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required (U.S. citizen).
• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or management.
• Knowledge of Nuclear Weapons Life Cycle and Phase 6.x refurbishment processes.
• 5–10 years of project management experience in NNSA/DOE, AF Global Strike Command, or related organization.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills.
• Able to work in a secure, confined location; some travel may be required.
• APDP certification and advanced STEM degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and monitor program cost, schedule, and performance for Nuclear Systems branches.
• Provide governance and stakeholder communication support.
• Oversee contractual and financial aspects of Division programs, including budgeting.
• Develop strategic planning documentation per senior leadership guidance.
• Support aging, surveillance test programs and reliability analyses.
• Define system requirements, traceability, and lifecycle compliance.
• Support resource planning: personnel, facilities, and budgets.
• Maintain awareness of nuclear certification programs and processes.
• Assist in applying DoD/DOE acquisition policies and DoDI 5000.02 guidance.
• Utilize multi-attribute decision processes for portfolio management.
• Support Branch Chief and technical teams to meet tasks.
• Support management of air-delivered weapons program test variants.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced STEM degree

Job description

KBR in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to support the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

You will plan, execute, and monitor program cost, schedule, and performance across multiple Nuclear Systems branches and liaise with government teams. Required: Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or management; 5–10 years of project management for NNSA/DOE or related commands; excellent communication; ability to work in a secure location and