OPENS: 22 Oct 2026
CLOSES: 9 Nov 2026
Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is currently seeking a full-time non-supervisory General Engineer [redacted]M to work in the Advanced Studies and Analysis Division (AFNWC/NTZ) within the Nuclear Technology and Integration Directorate at Kirtland Air Force Base near Albuquerque, NM.
Value of Position (VoP): NH-0801-03 (79) which has a typical 2026 basic salary range of $76,463-$107,446 with locality for Albuquerque-Santa Fe area is $90,479-$127,141 (18.33%).
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.
Engineers: 0801, 0830, 0855, 0854, or others can apply - see skill listing
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a non-supervisory General Engineer for the Advanced Studies and Analysis Division with technical responsibilities (Potentially (1) Air-Delivered: gravity bombs & cruise missiles and (2). Ground-Based: intercontinental ballistic missiles). This position leads activities needed in support of future concepts studies - including significant involvement in highly complex advanced concept trade-space studies, Analysis of Alternatives, technology demonstrations, and other future analysis consistent with direction, resources, and objectives established by higher authority.
Candidates should have a strong background in professional engineering, scientific principles, methods, and techniques to effectively apply advanced scientific theories and practices across multiple weapon systems and platforms. Furthermore, the candidate will assess the impact of emerging technology on current systems and processes to formulate recommendations and solutions for future systems.
NOTE: This position's duty location is at AFNWC Kirtland AFB NM and has very limited and infrequent teleworking (situational/emergency only).
**IMPORTANT**
• AFNWC requires the 2-page resume format for our job announcements. 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 must be no smaller than 10 pt. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience, education, and professional development is reviewed and considered.
• The hiring manager may reject 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.
DUTIES:
• Develops future weapon concepts, conducts engineering design trade studies, and analyzes the performance of those concepts. Generates potential requirements for the Warfighter. Identifies areas for technical maturation.
• Applies critical thinking skills to find novel solutions to complex problems with multiple competing considerations. Plans and executes dynamic projects that vary from quick-turn 90-day studies to multi-year efforts. Provides independent, analytical assessments to address emerging military capability gaps and warfighter needs.
• Serves as a lead and expert in technical work involving the application of advanced theories, concepts, and principles related to development of future weapon systems. Provide expert advice to senior colleagues and / or agency officials responsible for broad program operations.
• Coordinates, communicates, and collaborates with multiple agencies and across Department of Defense and Department of Energy to inform all aspects of data collection and analysis and to report results.
• Write reports, create presentations showing results, findings, and conclusions for distribution, and provide briefings throughout the nuclear community.
• Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the team including review and approval of plans and reports. Reviews all engineering documents.
SKILLS:
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multiple teams.
• At least 3 years of experience using principles of systems engineering and data analytics to execute survivability and effectiveness assessments of complex systems.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• Highly qualified candidates will have experience in air-delivered systems, cruise missile design, ballistic missile design, engagement / survivability through enemy air-defense modeling, weapon lethality assessments, or understanding of radars.
• Highly desired: At least 3 years of engineering or scientific discipline experience in the following areas: Physics, Aerospace / Nuclear / Mechanical / Electrical / Materials / Chemical / Computer - Engineering, Operational Research and/or Mathematics/Statistics.
• Highly desired: Demonstrated experience in working effectively with multiple DoD, academic and private industry organizations.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:
• U.S. Citizenship
• A professional technical degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET-accredited institution. Technical master's degree is desired.
• Engineer candidates must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) All Professional Engineering Positions, 0800, Individual Occupational Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
• Must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; and SAP accesses as required.
• This is a drug testing designated position and is subject to initial and random drug testing.
• Employees must meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements, which includes achieving Engineering and Technical Management "Practitioner" certification category within required timeframe after appointment.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on commercial (or military) aircraft. Travel requirements are not expected to exceed 25%, depending on the studies to which the candidate is assigned.
• One-year probationary period is attached to this position unless you are a current Air Force civilian with more than one year or are eligible for a Probationary Period Credit which includes the following: Prior Federal civilian service (including non-appropriated fund service) will only count toward your probationary or trial period if it was served within the same agency (e.g., Air Force), were in the same line of work (based on actual duties), and contains no more than a single break in service that does not exceed 30 calendar days.
Additional:
• May be required to occasionally work overtime or on an emergency basis.
• In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, employee may be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• To qualify as an engineer, employee must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
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