Systems Engineer (Nuclear Surety)

KIHOMAC•Layton, UT

12d

About The Position

Join a high-performing team within a mission-focused organization and provide direct support to a national security-critical weapon system throughout engineering development, deployment, and sustainment. The Systems Engineer will act as a trusted partner to a digital engineering-driven Air Force organization. The role performs engineering duties including technical nuclear surety analysis and risk assessment, safety and security evaluations of subsystems, and guidance on Nuclear Safety Design Certification compliance. This work is integrated into a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment to produce artifacts for Nuclear Certification in accordance with AFI 63-125. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline.
At least 3 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree, or at least 2 years with a master’s degree.
Experience with DoD/Air Force Nuclear Surety policy and processes.
Understanding of the DoD Systems Engineering lifecycle.
Working knowledge of AFI 63-125 and 91-series AFIs/AFMANs.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Active Secret clearance and willingness or ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Ability to occasionally reach with hands and arms.
Ability to sit or stand at a desk for prolonged periods while using a computer screen.
Ability to adhere to safety protocols and use required PPE in designated work areas.
Ability to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Direct experience with the Sentinel or MMIII weapon systems.
Experience with MBSE and Dassault’s Cameo or other MBSE tools, such as Rhapsody.
Experience with IBM Rational DOORS.
Top Secret clearance; candidates with this clearance will be given preference.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to a national security-critical weapon system throughout engineering development, deployment, and sustainment.
Act as a trusted partner to a digital engineering-driven Air Force organization.
Conduct technical nuclear surety analysis and risk assessments.
Perform safety and security evaluations of various subsystems.
Provide direction on Nuclear Safety Design Certification compliance, integrating it into an MBSE environment to produce artifacts for Nuclear Certification in accordance with AFI 63-125.
Perform other duties as assigned.