Integration & Assembly Engineering Lead (RVBN)

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 30 Nov 2023.

Resumes must be in DD/MM/YYYY format

 

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Atomic Long-Range Systems Branch (AFRL/RVBN) seeks a highly motivated and experienced mid to senior career professional to build and lead a dynamic team to conduct the assembly of nuclear 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. RVBN provides system development and integration capabilities for USAF nuclear S&T.

 

 

• Provides hands-on technical leadership to a diverse team of DOD/DOE engineers, technologists, and technicians
• Defines, leads, and executes the integration of developmental technology into flight bodies and other test systems
• Works with the Integration, Experimentation, and Evaluation (IE&E) Lead in the development of new projects related to nuclear delivery vehicle design, bench-

   top development, mock-up/demo unit assembly, and instrumentation
• Develops and oversees unique procedures, documentation, and workflows
• Installs, calibrates, repairs, and uses a wide range of technical equipment
• Ensures deliverables are met with a high degree of quality, compliance, and safety
• Interfaces heavily with engineering, contractors, external stakeholders, and the IE&E lead on project requirements/capability development, planning,

   operations, and delivery
• Plans and executes training and integration projects with interagency partners and stakeholders 
• Fosters collaboration with DOD partners and stakeholders as well as DOE/NNSA National laboratories.

• US Citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in science, engineering or mathematics. 
• Significant experience in weapons, aerospace, 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/weapons assembly
• Knowledge and use of test equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and technical orders
• Experience leading a multi-disciplinary 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

• 5 (or more) years experience in:
• Nuclear enterprise stockpile activities such as LEPs, ALTs, JTAs, 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, hazardous material handling practices,

   fundamental engineering practices, and high-consequence operational skills

(Req. No: 66435)