Lead Assembly Engineer (RVBN)

Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 15 July 2024. To properly credit work experience, a resume should show DD/MMM/YYYY for work experience.

The Air Force Research Laboratory's Nuclear Mission Branch (AFRL/RVBN) seeks a highly motivated and experienced mid-career professional to lead a dynamic team in the assembly of science and technology payloads and testbed flight bodies at a future nuclear science and technology (S&T) integration complex on Kirtland Air Force Base, (KAFB), New Mexico.

Position duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide hands-on technical leadership to a diverse team of Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Energy (DOE) engineers and technicians.
• Define, lead, and assemble developmental technology into flight bodies and other test systems.
• Work with the Integration, Experimentation, and Evaluation (IE&E) Lead in the execution of new projects related to nuclear weapons design, bench-top testing mock-up/demo unit assembly, and instrumentation.
• Develop and oversee unique procedures, documentation, and workflows.
• Design and test unique handling tooling and fixturing for assembly operations.
• Ensure deliverables are met with a high degree of quality, compliance, and safety.
• Interface with systems engineering, relevant contractors, and the IE&E lead in requirements/capability development, planning, operations, and delivery
• Plan training and integration projects with inter-agency partners and stakeholders
• Foster collaboration with DOD partners and stakeholders as well as DOE/NNSA National laboratories.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy
Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.
Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in science, engineering or mathematics and a minimum of one year of specialized experience associated with the skills/knowledge required for this postion.
• Significant hands-on experience in weapons or space systems assembly, research, and/or developmental operations
• Must be able to perform a variety of non-routine tasks and demonstrate considerable knowledge of electronic or mechanical systems, avionics, or aerospace assembly
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and technical orders
• Experience leading a multidisciplinary technical team
• Demonstrated ability to work both as part of a team and independently in a dynamic work environment
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to accurately document, report, assess situations, and make informed judgments
• Ability and willingness to work on systems which have unusual conditions such as high explosives, radioactive materials, high voltage, or chemicals
• Applicants must currently hold, or have the ability to obtain a DOD TS/SCI clearance

Desired Qualifications

3-10 years of experience in:

• Stockpile activities such as nuclear weapon Life Extension Programs (LEP), Alterations, Joint Test Assemblies (JTA), development testing, and/or assembly operations in development or War Reserve settings
• Management of high-consequence operations that include high explosives, radiological and electrical components
• Ability to coach and mentor early-career personnel in tooling and fixture design, weapon assembly and integration strategies, hazardous material handling practices, fundamental engineering practices, and high-consequence operational skills

(Req No. 08309)

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