KIHOMAC

System integration, development, manufacturing services

Systems Engineer - Nuclear Surety

Aerospace EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLayton, UT, USA$90k - $100k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline is required.
At least 3 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree, or at least 2 years of relevant experience with a master's degree, is required.
Experience with Department of Defense/Air Force Nuclear Surety policy and processes and an understanding of the Department of Defense Systems Engineering lifecycle are required.
Working knowledge of AFI 63-125 and 91-series Air Force Instructions/Air Force Manuals is required.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have an active Secret clearance and be willing and able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Must occasionally reach with hands and arms.
Must be able to sit or stand at a desk for prolonged periods while using a computer screen.
Must follow safety protocols in work areas requiring personal protective equipment, such as eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes.
Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to a national security-critical weapon system throughout engineering development, deployment, and sustainment.
Act as a trusted partner to a digital engineering-driven Air Force organization.
Conduct technical nuclear surety analysis and risk assessment.
Perform safety and security evaluations of various subsystems.
Provide direction on Nuclear Safety Design Certification compliance, integrating it into a Model-Based Systems Engineering environment to produce artifacts for Nuclear Certification in accordance with AFI 63-125.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Direct experience with the Sentinel or MMIII weapon systems is preferred.
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering and Dassault's Cameo or other MBSE tools, such as Rhapsody, is preferred.
Experience with IBM Rational DOORS is preferred.
A master's degree is preferred.
Candidates with a Top Secret clearance will be given preference.

Systems Engineer (Nuclear Surety)

KIHOMAC · Layton, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-14

Workplace: on_site

Department: DSG - Defense Services Group

Description

Expertise and Functions

Join a high-performing team within a mission-focused organization
Provide direct support to a national security-critical weapon system throughout engineering development, deployment, and sustainment
Act as a trusted partner to a digital engineering-driven Air Force organization
Perform a range of engineering duties in support of the program including, but not limited to, the following:
Conducting technical nuclear surety analysis and risk assessment
Performing safety/security evaluations of various subsystems
Providing direction on Nuclear Safety Design Certification compliance with integration into an MBSE environment to produce artifacts for Nuclear Certification IAW AFI 63-125
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training:

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required
Master’s Degree preferred

Experience:

3+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree
2+ years of relevant experience with a Master’s Degree
Experience with DoD/AF Nuclear Surety policy and processes, and an understanding of the DoD Systems Engineering lifecycle required
Working knowledge of AFI 63-125 and 91-series AFIs/AFMANs required
Direct experience with the Sentinel or MMIII weapon systems preferred
Experience with MBSE and Dassault’s Cameo or other MBSE tools (Rhapsody, etc.) preferred
Experience with IBM Rational DOORS preferred

Security:

Must be a US citizen
Active Secret clearance with willingness/ability to obtain a Top Secret required
Candidates with Top Secret clearance will be given preference

Physical Requirements:

Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources

Salary:

The projected salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 per year. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.

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About the Company

KIHOMAC

System integration, development, manufacturing services

KIHOMAC provides end-to-end engineering and manufacturing services for defense and commercial customers. It handles integration, development, manufacturing, and services, coordinating hardware, software, and systems to deliver complete solutions. The company emphasizes detailed processes and strict quality standards to produce trusted outcomes, aiming to meet stringent requirements across both government and industry programs. Its differentiators are its rigorous quality controls, breadth of capabilities (from design to delivery to support), and its willingness to work across both defense and commercial markets. The goal is to deliver reliable, high-quality, mission-critical systems that meet customer specifications and compliance standards.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $2.4M
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 2003

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