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Apogee Engineering, LLC lists this Systems Engineer SME-J56 opportunity in bellevue, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Systems Engineer SME to support mission-critical software modernization, development, and deployment efforts for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center and US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM)/J56.
This role involves advancing mission planning and execution capabilities for strategic deterrence through systems engineering, Agile/DevOps practices, and continuous integration/delivery methodologies. Contractors will be engaged in evaluating and enhancing the survivability, interoperability, and reliability of strategic weapon systems while contributing to planning documents, test and evaluation strategies, and rapid technology fielding efforts. This is a unique opportunity to work on mission-critical NC3 software and systems that shape national defense strategies, collaborating with diverse DoD and government partners to drive innovation and operational excellence in support of the strategic enterprise.
This is a full‑time position located on‑site at Offutt, Nebraska.
Responsibilities
Lead business systems analysis to support the integration of conventional and nuclear mission capabilities under the J56 portfolio
Coordinate requirements gathering with stakeholders across conventional and nuclear operations to ensure alignment of strategic objectives
Develop detailed process flows and data exchange mappings that bridge legacy nuclear systems with modern conventional platforms
Partner with engineering and security teams to ensure all integrated solutions meet stringent nuclear surety, safety, and compliance standards
Facilitate cross‑domain working groups to resolve integration challenges and ensure interoperability between conventional and nuclear assets
Oversee end‑to‑end integration testing, including scenario simulations that validate system performance under both mission sets
Provide leadership with impact analyses, risk assessments, and mitigation recommendations to ensure seamless dual‑domain readiness
Qualifications
MinimumExperience:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizenClearance: Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility
Education: Bachelor's degreeYears of Experience: Minimum 12 years relevant experience to include:
Minimum of 5 years supporting the DoD
Additional Information: Location: Offutt AFB, Nebraska
On‑site: Duties for this position are performed on‑site, full‑timeTravel: Travel up to 10%
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Worksite address
bellevue, NE, 68123, US
Who can apply
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