Senior Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer
Core
Senior nuclear surety systems engineer ensuring safety, security, and use-control compliance for strategic weapon systems and facilities.
Role type
Senior IC nuclear surety systems engineer
Builds
Strategic weapon system safety and security compliance artifacts, risk assessments, and certification evidence
Domain
Defense / Nuclear Engineering / Systems Engineering
Required skills
nuclear surety principles, systems engineering, safety design, security analysis, use-control features, risk assessment, vulnerability analysis, technical reporting
Preferred skills
DoD nuclear surety certification, USAF/Navy nuclear certification processes, cybersecurity principles, strategic deterrence program support, weapon maintenance, storage facility operations
Technologies
Security LESS, MNCL, SWOP 20-25, OSRs, safety studies, Unauthorized Launch Analysis
Responsibilities
Develop and implement systems engineering processes for nuclear surety compliance; partner with cross-functional teams to validate systems against requirements; evaluate requirements and recommend improvements for traceability; provide technical guidance on weapon system safety to DoD sponsors; perform independent safety assessments and risk analyses; review certification activities for quality evidence; create risk assessment models and mitigation strategies; analyze security vulnerabilities and support special read-in programs; prepare technical reports for stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC