General Engineer

Be the force behind the force. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to empower the U.S. Air Force and Space Force to protect our nation's interests in air, space, and cyberspace. This is more than a job; it's a calling to serve.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time General Engineer, NH-0801-03 to work for USTRATCOM, Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) on Offutt AFB, in Bellevue, Nebraska.

Join a mission-critical team responsible for strengthening the resilience, survivability, and operational readiness of the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Enterprise. This role combines systems engineering, operational analysis, test and evaluation, and strategic policy development to help protect essential national-security capabilities against nuclear effects, CBRN hazards, solar storms, and emerging technology threats.

Lead operational analyses and engineering assessments that identify customer requirements and improve the resilience of infrastructure, weapon systems, and mission-support capabilities.

Plan, conduct, and evaluate Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) studies, tests, and assessments.

Assess mission-critical NC3 systems and supporting capabilities to ensure they can survive, operate, and recover in contested or degraded environments.

Analyze vulnerabilities associated with nuclear effects, electromagnetic and solar-weather events, and advanced technology threats; develop practical mitigation and protection strategies.

Develop survivability test criteria, technical standards, engineering guidance, and compliance policies for NC3 Enterprise systems.

Lead on-site operational survivability and endurability evaluations, validating system performance against defined mission requirements and acceptable damage thresholds.

Establish policies and procedures that address technical performance, system interfaces, interoperability standards, measurement methodologies, and operational resilience.

Validate test plans, analytical methods, findings, and recommended corrective actions to ensure conclusions are technically sound, actionable, and mission-focused.

Provide expert engineering, scientific, and operational guidance on nuclear-effects vulnerabilities, protective design approaches, and resilience-enhancement techniques.

Produce clear, decision-ready analysis reports, including risk findings, mitigation recommendations, and survivability certification packages for senior leadership approval.

Deliver compelling briefings, technical training, consultations, and strategy sessions to communicate complex issues, build alignment, and resolve challenging cross-functional matters.

Build and sustain collaborative partnerships with installation teams and stakeholders across U.S. Strategic Command, the NC3 Enterprise Center, DTRA, DISA, MDA, Joint Staff, OSD, Combatant Commands, and Service organizations.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be offered.

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

This position can close at any time. Apply Now! Resume must be no longer than two-pages.

Qualifications/Requirements:

You will directly contribute to the protection and continuity of some of the nation's most critical command-and-control capabilities. This is an opportunity for a technically driven, mission-focused professional to solve complex resilience challenges, influence enterprise-level policy, and work alongside leaders across the defense and national-security community.

U.S. Citizenship Required.

The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret SCI clearance as a condition of employment. Employee needs to obtain and maintain approval to access the portfolio of Special Access Programs required to perform daily duties.

Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.

This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.

Education Requirements: Position requires a professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is required. Advanced degrees are preferred. Further qualifications can be found at

Desired Skills/Expertise:

Professional knowledge of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and nuclear fundamentals, to include Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP).

Professional knowledge of survivability and endurability design standards, methods, practices, and techniques applicable to foreign and domestic systems.

Knowledge of Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications infrastructure, systems, and processes and familiar with satellites, launch vehicles, and satellite system vulnerabilities and threats.

Knowledge of advanced analytical techniques such as mathematical modeling, systems and statistical analysis to analyze and evaluate technical solutions and technologies.

Knowledge of concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, and techniques to effectively apply advanced theories, principles and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services.

Knowledge of development testing and evaluation sufficient to apply experimental theories and new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.

Knowledge of systems engineering practices and procedures as they pertain to sustainment, modification, logistics, and production management principles, concepts, policies, and systems; and of other engineering disciplines.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.

AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer