Systems Engineer SME-J56

Apogee Engineering; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering seeks a Systems Engineer SME to support mission-critical software modernization and deployment for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center and USSTRATCOM/J56. The role focuses on advancing mission planning through systems engineering, Agile/DevOps practices, and CI/CD for dual-domain capabilities.

The position is full-time and on-site at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, with travel up to 10%. Candidates must be US citizens with TS/SCI eligibility and at least a Bachelor's degree and 12

Qualifications

• Citizenship: US citizen required.
• Clearance: TS w/SCI eligibility.
• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Years of Experience: Minimum 12 years total; 5+ years with DoD.

Responsibilities

• Lead business systems analysis to support integration of conventional and nuclear mission capabilities under J56.
• Coordinate requirements with stakeholders across conventional and nuclear operations.
• Develop process flows and data exchange mappings bridging legacy nuclear systems with modern platforms.
• Partner with engineering and security teams to meet nuclear surety, safety and compliance standards.
• Facilitate cross-domain groups to resolve integration challenges and ensure interoperability.
• Oversee end-to-end integration testing including scenario simulations of mission sets.
• Provide leadership with impact analyses, risk assessments, and mitigation recommendations.

Skills

Systems engineering

Agile/DevOps

Requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Systems Engineer SME-J56

Location: US-NE-Offutt AFB

ID: 2026-2130

Category: Configuration/Data Management

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote: No

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Systems Engineer SME 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:

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:

• Minimum of 5 years supporting the DoD

Additional Information:

Location: Offutt AFB, Nebraska

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

Travel: Travel up to 10%