# Systems Engineer (Nuclear Surety)

> KIHOMAC · Layton, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-14

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** DSG - Defense Services Group

## Description

### **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.

## Apply

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