**Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient!** Axient is seeking a **Systems Engineer** to support our customer in **Albuquerque, NM.** **What you will do...** + In general, the Systems Engineer will provide direct technical expertise support to the Air Force Nuclear Weapon Center (AFNWC) NDW organization for the Weapon Storage and Security System (WS3), Vault Management Program (VMP), and Disablement Management System (DMS) Mod programs + Be responsible for overseeing the system engineering related aspects of the contract and shall have demonstrated expertise in engineering concepts and processes. + Identify and resolve complex interdisciplinary engineering issues using a systems approach + Support the research, planning, design, development, testing and evaluation of electrical/mechanical components, systems/subsystems, and products for defense systems. + Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test + Produce engineering documentation, reports, and drawings in support of design, development, production, integration, and testing + Analyze complex systems through simulation and/or analysis to recommend component substitutions or redesign solutions; document and recommend solutions to electrical/mechanical components, systems, and products + Provide support in maintaining and improving the design of existing electrical/mechanical components, systems/subsystems, and products; this shall include identifying, analyzing, and resolving obsolescence issues. + Plan, perform, and direct engineering activities to ensure design, production, and testing conform to design specifications and requirements + Be Responsible for gathering, compiling, and maintaining technical data + Support the engineering team in execution of various program activities to include participating in program reviews; interacting, communicating, and presenting to stakeholders; performing and providing engineering analysis and evaluation; reviewing and providing inputs to test plans/procedures and reports, technical data packages and engineering related program documentation (e.g. Systems Engineering Plan, Security Strategy, Configuration Management Plan, Lifecycle Sustainment Strategy, Test and Evaluation Master Plan; etc.); test execution and witnessing; system maintenance and troubleshooting; configuration control; and risk management **Skills you will need...** + Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, System Engineering or similar and a minimum of 7 years of experience designing, developing, building, analyzing, testing and maintaining mechanical/electrical systems + Experience with integrating and applying industry standard Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools and processes is highly desirable + Knowledge of the nuclear enterprise mission, programs, procedures and environment is a plus + Proficiency in the use of MS office applications, i.e., MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel + Working knowledge of DoD Acquisition processes and procedures is a plus + Excellent verbal communication, written and quantitative analytical skills, including technical writing skills + Ability to work in a team environment + Experience leading teams and collaborating with key partners + Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, some overseas, must have a current passport + Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance and handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations + US citizenship is required **Must meet applicable COVID safety requirements and protocols** \#CJ APPLY HERE (https://careers-axient.icims.com/jobs/4954/systems-engineer/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336025105) Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance or access must meet eligibility requirements that most often include US citizenship. 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Axient LLC is a federal government contractor and must adhere to applicable safety and legal requirements, protocols, and compliance regulations as required by federal laws and governing agencies. **Job ID** _2023-4954_ **Segment** _Axient SPACE_ **Category** _Engineering - Systems | Integration_ **\# of Openings** _1_ **Location : Location** _US-NM-Albuquerque_ **Type** _Regular, Full-Time_ **Minimum Education Requirement** _Bachelor's_ **Minimum Experience Requirement, Years** _7_ **Clearance Requirement** _Secret_