General Engineer; Systems

Opens: 26 May 2026. Closes: 16 June 2026.

Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is currently seeking a full‑time General Engineer (Systems) to work in the ICBM Digital Capabilities Division, Mission Systems Branch, at Hill Air Force Base near Layton, Utah. The position (9862461) is classified as NH‑801‑03 with a typical 2026 salary range of $89,508–$138,370. Recruitment, relocation, retention, and student‑loan incentives may be authorized.

• Apply comprehensive systems‑engineering principles and processes in support of diverse sustainment and acquisition programs.
• Expedite technical solutions to resolve complex issues and ensure the timely delivery of mission‑critical digital capabilities.
• Provide technical oversight within multidisciplinary teams, evaluating contractor performance, tracking technical progress, and facilitating process‑improvement initiatives.
• Translate complex technical issues and resolutions for stakeholders, contractors, and team members with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Develop and deliver high‑level technical briefings and reports to program stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Engage with geographically distributed, cross‑functional teams comprising U.S. Government personnel, industry support contractors, federally funded research and development centers, university‑affiliated research centers, and additional support contractors to ensure seamless planning, coordination, and execution of strategic initiatives.

• Three or more years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proficiency with modern model‑based systems‑engineering tools (e.g., Cameo, Ansys) and requirements‑management tools (e.g., DOORS).
• Experience in research and development, acquisition, production, maintenance, and system modification.
• Familiarity with ICBM weapon systems.
• Demonstrated experience applying systems‑engineering principles to identify and address weapon‑system design, integration, and testing.
• Hands‑on experience implementing digital material management initiatives or executing digital acquisition programs within U.S. Government departments or agencies.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, and ability to operate independently and collaborate within a team.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Compliance with OPM qualification standards for professional and scientific positions (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• Adherence to the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, and submission of required financial disclosure reports.
• Meeting Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements, including acquisition of engineering‑and‑technical‑management “Practitioner” certification.