UK Program Engineer

Salas O'Brien; United States; On-site; USD 370,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Professional development support

Job summary

TechSource, part of Salas O'Brien, seeks a Senior Program Engineer to support the UK Team Lead and FPM on the W93/UK-RW initiative. You will assist with technical, program and project management tasks and liaise with DoD, NNSA, and UK program offices to advance joint defense programs.

The role requires extensive experience in nuclear weapons programs, interagency coordination, and international travel (30–50%). Base salary ranges are disclosed, and a comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science (or related field)
• Active Q or Top Secret security clearance
• 15+ years of technical experience in weapons/nuclear weapons and delivery platforms, including program/project management or systems engineering
• Demonstrated knowledge of nuclear weapons, ideally SLBMs
• Experience with NNSA and Navy Strategic Systems Programs
• Interagency experience between NNSA/DOE, National Labs and DoD

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Program Support Engineer for US/UK nuclear weapon exchanges under the 1958 MDA.
• Assist federal team with requirements negotiation, program planning, and DoD/NNSA integration.
• Lead Warhead Side Sessions for joint US/UK weapon program activities.
• Assess capacity of NNSA production complex and coordinate facility/resource planning with UK input.
• Provide guidance for policies and procedures for US-UK program alignment.
• Ensure integration across agencies and accountability to leadership for milestones.

Skills

Security clearance

15+ years experience

NNSA/DoD interagency

SLBMs knowledge

Program management

Nuclear weapons domain

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Job description

Who We Are

TechSource, a Salas O'Brien company and a previous DOE Small Business of the Year recipient and ten-time Inc. 5000 winner, is a nationally recognized engineering and scientific company specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects with numerous federal agencies, helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects nationwide. We provide direct access to hundreds of experts and industry leaders in the nuclear sciences, non-proliferation technologies, accelerator physics, and systems engineering arenas with offices in Washington DC, SC, TX, TN, and NM. Our outstanding technical service has earned the company a client retention rate of over 95 percent. As part of Salas O'Brien, we work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients.

Pay range:

$370,000 – $390,000 annually

Job Summary

As a full-time UK Program Engineer, you will provide support to the NNSA UK Team Lead and the W93 Federal Program Manager (FPM), associated with the W93/UK Replacement Warhead (RW). You’ll assist with technical, program and project management support to the UK Team Lead/W93 FPM, as well as liaison with other Defense Programs (DP), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), UK Program and Department of Defense (DoD) organizations associated with the W93/UK-RW initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Senior Program Support Engineer supporting established US/UK nuclear weapon exchanges under the auspices of the 1958 Mutual Defense Agreement (MDA).
• Assist federal team members with negotiating requirements, program planning and direction, with the DoD (US Navy) and integration of activities supporting that program within the NNSA Nuclear Weapons Complex.
• Direct planning and execution via Warhead Side Sessions for joint US/UK weapon program research, design, development, production, modification, surveillance, safety and dismantlement.
• Assess current and needed capability and capacity of the NNSA weapons production complex for the assigned weapon program and coordinates necessary facility and resource planning based on this information from the UK.
• Provide experience-driven guidance to support development of new or revised policies, requirements, and procedures for US compatibility assessment for UK program, qualification, production and procurement activities.
• Ensure nuclear weapons complex integration in support of weapon program commitments and deliverables and is accountable to NNSA, US Navy and UK senior leadership for performance and achievement of programmatic commitments.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science, although a degree in business, project/program management, or related field with relevant experience may be considered.
• Active Q or Top Secret security clearance.
• 15 or more years of technical experience in weapons/nuclear weapons and delivery platforms, including program/project management or systems engineering, nuclear weapons system sustainment or acquisition to include international programs.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of nuclear weapons, ideally SLBMs
• Knowledge of NNSA and Navy Strategic Systems Programs (ideally).
• Depth of experience managing interfaces between NNSA/DOE, Nuclear National Laboratories and Nuclear Production Agencies, and DoD.
• NNSA/DoD Interagency experience.
• Knowledge of the substantive nature of NNSA Nuclear Weapons programs and activities; missions, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes; and the analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing program development or execution and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency with an emphasis on 6.X process.
• 30 – 50% travel required, including international travel.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $370,000 - $390,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview: https://salasobrien.com/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

TechSource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. TechSource will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice

TechSource does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.