Electrical Engineer

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OPENS: 3 AUGUST 2026 CLOSES: 14 AUGUST 2026

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The Air Force Civilian Service is currently seeking a full-time Electrical Engineer to work in the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Systems Directorate, Minuteman III (MMIII) Systems Division, Infrastructure Branch (NIMH) at FE Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, WY.

This position (022783) is an NH-0850-03. The basic salary range for this position is $76,463 - $106,177 based on Value of Position, which does not include locality pay.

• Value of Position: If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated Value of Position, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.
  
  

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an ICBM infrastructure sustainment electrical engineer for the MMIII Weapons System’s electrical power distribution and generation systems through end-of-life.

The AFNWC/NIMH Branch designs, and/or reviews the designs of others, for sustainment and modifications of Real Property and Real Property Installed Equipment (RP/RPIE) and ICBM Infrastructure and Equipment (IIE) that directly supports the ICBM Launch Facilities, Missile Alert Facilities/Launch Control Centers, and Test Launch Facilities at Malmstrom AFB, MT, Minot AFB, ND, FE Warren AFB, WY and Vandenberg SFB, CA.

The NIMH team also provides technical data and maintenance procedures for field level and depot level maintainers from missile maintenance groups, civil engineer squadrons, and depot field teams. The NIMH team has been providing Cognizant Engineering Authority and Central Engineering Control for the infrastructure supporting our nation's primary nuclear deterrent for approximately 60 years.

DUTIES:

• Serves as an electrical engineering consultant on all design aspects of assigned projects.
• Reviews technical requirements and adequacy of design criteria including electrical power provided, lighting, and electrical distribution.
• Coordinates and communicates with multiple System Program Offices, Depot Field Teams, MAJCOM and installation level leadership and maintenance personnel to inform all aspects of ICBM electrical power system infrastructure sustainment, operations, and maintenance activities.
• Authors and edits official Air Force technical data for ICBM electrical and other facility infrastructure to include system details and maintenance procedures.
• Responsible for the overall configuration control; new parts/equipment research and identification to sustain and upgrade launch, command & control, and test launch facilities and assess current/future system capabilities.
• Maintains and manages infrastructure engineering drawings and specifications library and data base.
• Contributes to current and future ICBM infrastructure policy and guidance development.
  
  

SKILLS:

• At least 3 to 5 years of experience using principles of systems engineering or facilities engineering for electrical power systems design and/or electrical infrastructure sustainment is typically required to perform the role. Professional Engineer (PE) registration is desired, but not required.
• Knowledge of electrical system military standards and governing documents is desired.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively with multiple levels within DoD from installation to Major Command (MAJCOM) is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and willingness to make presentations in small groups and technical interchange sessions is valued.
• Periodic Temporary Duty travel to various locations, to include each missile wing, Vandenberg SFB, and Hill AFB, is required for this position.
• U.S. CITIZENSHIP
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• To qualify as an engineer, employee must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
• Employee must meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements, which includes achieving Engineering and Technical Management “Practitioner” certification category within required timeframe after appointment.
• In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, employee may be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and may be required to file annually.