Layton, United States
Systems Engineer - Nuclear Surety
KIHOMAC · Layton · United States
Posted: 10/14/2026 · Last checked: 10/16/2026
Job description
Quoted in full from KIHOMAC's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.
Expertise and Functions
- Join a high-performing team within a mission-focused organization
- 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
- Perform a range of engineering duties in support of the program including, but not limited to, the following:
- Conducting technical nuclear surety analysis and risk assessment
- Performing safety/security evaluations of various subsystems
- Providing direction on Nuclear Safety Design Certification compliance with integration into an MBSE environment to produce artifacts for Nuclear Certification IAW AFI 63-125
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education/Training:
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required
- Master’s Degree preferred
Experience:
- 3+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree
- 2+ years of relevant experience with a Master’s Degree
- Experience with DoD/AF Nuclear Surety policy and processes, and an understanding of the DoD Systems Engineering lifecycle required
- Working knowledge of AFI 63-125 and 91-series AFIs/AFMANs required
- Direct experience with the Sentinel or MMIII weapon systems preferred
- Experience with MBSE and Dassault’s Cameo or other MBSE tools (Rhapsody, etc.) preferred
- Experience with IBM Rational DOORS preferred
Security:
- Must be a US citizen
- Active Secret clearance with willingness/ability to obtain a Top Secret required
- Candidates with Top Secret clearance will be given preference
Physical Requirements:
- Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
- Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
- Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
- Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
Salary:
The projected salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 per year. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.
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