Systems Engineer – Nuclear Weapons Lifecycle (Telework Eligible)

Air Force Civilian Service; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks a General Engineer at the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center in Albuquerque, NM, to lead modernization of security and weapon lifecycle activities. The role involves coordinating with DoD and NATO partners to refine requirements and supervise design and testing efforts.

You will oversee engineering across disciplines and advise leadership on capabilities, with occasional telework and access to classified systems as required.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor’s degree from ABET-accredited institution; professional engineering qualifications per 0800 standards.
• DAWIA requried; Engineering/Technical Management Practitioner certification within required timeframe.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance; security clearances required for work with classified information.
• Travel up to 25% may be required; probationary period applies for new hires.

Responsibilities

• Lead modernization and development of security, storage, and access control capabilities for US nuclear weapons deployed overseas.
• Collaborate with DoD contractors, NNSA, SNL, USAFE, EUCOM, and NATO allies to refine requirements and oversee design, documentation, testing and validation.
• Provide technical oversight on development, design, production, fielding, and sustaining engineering efforts.
• Advise senior leadership on current and future capabilities activities.

Skills

Multidisciplinary engineering

DoD cybersecurity

Program management

Leadership & communication

NIST/DoD cybersecurity requirements

Education

ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree desired

Job description

Air Force Civilian Service seeks a General Engineer at the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center in Albuquerque, NM, to lead modernization of security and weapon lifecycle activities. The role involves coordinating with DoD and NATO partners to refine requirements and supervise design and testing efforts.

You will oversee engineering across disciplines and advise leadership on capabilities, with occasional telework and access to classified systems as required.