Systems Engineer III- J56

Apogee; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee seeks a Systems Engineer III to support mission-critical software modernization, development, and deployment for DoD programs, including the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center and USSTRATCOM/J56. This on-site role at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, requires extensive systems engineering, Agile/DevOps practices, and rigorous nuclear surety standards.

You will lead requirements gathering, develop data exchange mappings, and oversee end-to-end integration testing across conventional and nuclear

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience, including DoD involvement.
• US citizenship and TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Lead business systems analysis to support integration of conventional and nuclear mission capabilities under the J56 portfolio.
• Coordinate requirements gathering across stakeholders to align strategic objectives.
• Develop detailed process flows and data exchange mappings bridging legacy nuclear systems with modern platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering and security teams to ensure nuclear surety, safety, and compliance.
• Facilitate cross-domain working groups to resolve integration challenges and ensure interoperability.
• Oversee end-to-end integration testing, including scenario simulations for system performance.
• Provide leadership with impact analyses, risk assessments, and mitigation recommendations.

Skills

Systems engineering

Agile/DevOps

Requirements gathering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Systems Engineer III to support mission-critical software modernization, development, and deployment efforts for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center and US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM)/J56. This role involves advancing mission planning and execution capabilities for strategic deterrence through systems engineering, Agile/DevOps practices, and continuous integration/delivery methodologies. Contractors will be engaged in evaluating and enhancing the survivability, interoperability, and reliability of strategic weapon systems while contributing to planning documents, test and evaluation strategies, and rapid technology fielding efforts. This is a unique opportunity to work on mission-critical NC3 software and systems that shape national defense strategies, collaborating with diverse DoD and government partners to drive innovation and operational excellence in support of the strategic enterprise. This is a full-time position located on-site at Offutt, Nebraska.

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

Qualifications

Minimum Experience: Minimum 12 years relevant experience to include:

• Minimum of 5 years supporting the DoD

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility

Education: Bachelor's degree

Additional Information

Location: Offutt AFB, Nebraska

On-site: Duties for this position are performed on-site, full-time

Travel: Travel up to 10%