Supervisory General Engineer

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OPEN: 22 June 2026 | CLOSE: 7 July 2026. Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is seeking a Supervisory General Engineer M) to work in the AFNWC Nuclear Certification Division (NTS) of Nuclear Technology and Integration Directorate (NT) at Kirtland Air Force Base near Albuquerque, NM. This position is a NH‑0801‑04 which has a typical 2026 salary range of $127,000‑$141,000 (includes locality).

The primary purpose is to perform professional management and technical oversight for nuclear compatibility testing and data analysis activities (as defined by AFI 63‑125) for current and future aircraft.

• Supervises and assigns platform leads. Distributes and balances the workload among teams, ensures timely accomplishment of the assigned workloads, keeps in touch with the status and progress of work, and makes day‑to‑day adjustments.
• Leads multidiscipline teams of military, government, and industry personnel to provide independent technical evaluations of AF fighter weapons systems to ensure compliance with Department of War (DOW) and AF nuclear surety and compatibility policies. Leads the teams to develop, test, analyze, and verify Aircraft Monitor And Control (AMAC) compatibility with assigned nuclear weapons.
• Develops detailed plans, tasks, milestone dates and schedules to ensure proper sequencing of events and tracking of processes throughout the life cycle of the certification projects.
• Reviews and ensures approval of test plans and reports.
• Ensures nuclear certification test requirements are included in the program master test schedule.
• Ensures test plan working groups (TPWG) and Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) are conducted with consistent schedule and test rigor.
• Provides expertise for System Engineering Technical Reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, etc.), test infrastructure, cyber testing, and incorporation of simulation & modeling into the air‑delivered test programs.
• Ensures engineers are expertly trained in the certification process, nuclear weapon systems, the nuclear mission and deterrence, and the design of their applicable aircraft platform.
• Coordinates with external stakeholders such as lead Major Commands, System Program Offices, the National Nuclear Security Administration, national laboratories, and others as required.
• Performs complex and comprehensive analyses and uses systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approaches to determine if the AF systems are compatible with the weapon(s).

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance, and as required, be eligible for Special Access Programs. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations.
• Must have a college degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution, or satisfy other qualifying criteria. Requires at least one year at the NH‑03/GS‑13/DR‑02 grade, or industry equivalent, and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Education and specialized experience requirements are described in the OPM Qualification Standards for Professional and Scientific Positions (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• This position has been designated as 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 (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position, and must meet Continuous Acquisition Education requirements.
• Employee may be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
• Full‑time telework and remote work are not authorized due to the sensitive nature of this position. Situational telework from the local commuting area may be authorized for a limited number of days per pay period.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.