Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force. OPENS: 29 October 2026 CLOSES: 13 November 2026 **IMPORTANT**
- AFNWC requires the 2-page resume format. Please access this link to learn more about what to include in your resume: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
- Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience, education, and professional development is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors.
- The hiring manager will reject any illegible/unreadable resumes or resumes that do not comply with the 2-page limitation.
- Provide all academic degrees, professional military education, and any other professional certifications on your 2-page resume. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is seeking a full-time Systems Engineer 009275811M to work in Nuclear Systems Integration Division (NDS) of the Air Delivered Capabilities Directorate, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, NM. Value of Position (VoP): NH-0801-03 which has a typical 2026 salary range of $76,463– $118,204 (basic salary without locality included) – VoP is 83. Locality for Albuquerque-Santa Fe area is 18.33% of basic salary. ** If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the VoP range, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position. This position is eligible for situational telework only, regular access to classified systems is required. The position serves as a Systems Engineer within the Nuclear Systems Integration Division, responsible for the USAF’s roles in Joint Nuclear Weapon Lifecycle activities for the air-delivered components of the United States’ nuclear triad. DUTIES:
- Lead system engineering activities to establish and maintain nuclear weapon and tactical/strategic delivery platform integration requirements focused on achieving effective and reliable weapon performance.
- Systems Engineers work with National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Aircraft and Cruise Missile platform System Program Offices (SPO) to refine, track and allocate interface requirements and documentation, validate platform interface designs through test and evaluation, and document integration status and limitations across weapon system lifecycles.
- Conduct a spectrum of tests, assessments, and evaluate activities to include emerging simulation and digital engineering methodologies.
- Weapon Engineers provide technical oversight of sustainment engineering and surveillance efforts including Technical Reviews, Test Plans, Test Reports, Engineering and Technical Assistance Requests and technical evaluation events.
- Duties culminate in advising senior leadership and Lead Project Officers (LPO) on integration and sustainment activities, identifying and managing weapon to platform compatibility issues, and tracking weapon system reliability and effectiveness risks and mitigation efforts. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge, experience, and demonstrated competence in the areas of systems engineering and associated methodologies and tools.
- Knowledge of a wide range of multidisciplinary professional engineering theories, concepts, principles, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment.
- Ability to orally present and express ideas, information, and concepts clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience.
- Experience with DoD acquisition policy and planning.
- Experience with nuclear weapon system programs or demonstrated ability to interpret nuclear weapon and related nuclear enterprise policies.
- Desirable for applicant to have knowledge of aging nuclear weapon systems and Nuclear Safety Certification Procedures.
- Experience in preparing technical reports informing programmatic decisions with supported recommendations and written summaries of results from synthesized data and/or metric analysis.
- Experience in risk and opportunity management.
- Experience in establishing project/program goals, objectives, and completion strategies.
- Ability to effectively communicate and build consensus across disparate system stakeholders. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:
- U.S. citizenship
- A professional engineering degree at the bachelor’s level from an ABET-accredited institution. Master’s Degree highly desired.
- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; employee must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
- This position will be coded under the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP), Engineering & Technical Management – Practitioner certification is required within 24 months.
- This position has been designated an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act requirements applicable to the duties of the position. Certifications in Engineering is desirable.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Travel may account for up to 20% of the time.
