Description: This position is a mid-level Scientist/Engineer/Analyst, in a participatory role for (but not limited to) the Planning and execution of appropriate 6.X phases in the “Joint Nuclear Weapons Life-Cycle Process” and Engineering/Technical Support to Air Force Requirement Development for the Navy Mk5 ALT.

Warhead Engineer 3 shall provide subject matter expertise in nuclear warhead knowledge and design, radiation hydrodynamics, related materials properties, interactions, and manufacturing practices (including special nuclear materials), specific knowledge of components and subsystems, such as gas transfer systems, arming, fuzing, and firing (AF&F), detonator sets, high explosives, neutron generators, use control, and a complete and comprehensive system-of-systems understanding of warhead design. The subcontractor shall also provide expertise in the Stockpile-to-Target-Sequence (STS) environment and capabilities reference documents (for warheads and weapon systems), as well as Terms of Reference, Work Breakdown Structures, and Integrated Master Schedules .

Subcontractor shall be knowledgeable in MS Office applications and be able to decompose, describe, and articulate complex concepts, via written and audio-visual means using (e.g., PowerPoint briefings) to customers, leadership, and Working Group stakeholders. Subcontractor shall communicate effectively with scientific/technical personnel, fellow DoD contractors, and leadership/supervisory personnel.


Clearance: DoD TS eligible

Worksite: Kirtland AFB, NM

Contact: info@manzanostrategies.com