Systems Engineer III: NC3 Integration & DevOps (Offutt)

Apogee Engineering; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering seeks a Systems Engineer III to advance mission-critical software modernization and integration for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center and USSTRATCOM/J56. The role emphasizes systems engineering, Agile/DevOps practices, and nuclear surety across dual-domain missions with DoD collaboration, to improve planning, testing, and fielding of critical capabilities.

The position is full-time and on-site at Offutt AFB, NE, with travel up to 10%.

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, including 5 years supporting the DoD.

Responsibilities

• Lead business systems analysis to support integration of conventional and nuclear mission capabilities under the J56 portfolio
• Coordinate requirements gathering with stakeholders across conventional and nuclear operations to align with strategic objectives
• Develop detailed process flows and data exchange mappings bridging 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 to validate system performance across mission sets
• Provide leadership with impact analyses, risk assessments, and mitigation recommendations for dual-domain readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Apogee Engineering seeks a Systems Engineer III to advance mission-critical software modernization and integration for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center and USSTRATCOM/J56. The role emphasizes systems engineering, Agile/DevOps practices, and nuclear surety across dual-domain missions with DoD collaboration, to improve planning, testing, and fielding of critical capabilities.

The position is full-time and on-site at Offutt AFB, NE, with travel up to 10%.