ICBM operational test

An Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. ICBM test launches demonstrate the U.S. nuclear enterprise is safe, secure, effective and ready to defend the United States and its allies. The AIR FORCE NUCLEAR WEAPONS CENTER synchronizes all aspects of nuclear materiel management on behalf of the AFMC commander in direct support of Air Force Global Strike Command. Headquartered at Kirtland Air Force Base, the center consists of five major execution directorates: Air Delivered Capabilities; Ground Based Strategic Deterrent Systems; Minuteman III Systems; Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) Integration; and Nuclear Technology and Integration. It also has several functional directorates and its commander is dual-hatted as the Air Force Program Executive Officer for Strategic Systems.

Hardiman joins graduates for photo

Scott Hardiman, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center director for Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) Integration and Air Force program executive officer for NC3, center, joins new Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center civilian employees pose for a photo following their training program graduation ceremony at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Dec. 8. Fifty eight program managers, logisticians, contracting officers, and engineers completed two- and three-year training programs that provided a combination of virtual and in-person classroom and on-the-job training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki.)

B-2 executes new nuclear tactic in B61-12 JTA capstone test

The 72nd Test and Evaluation Squadron test loads a new nuclear-capable weapons delivery system for the B-2 Spirit bomber on June 13, 2022 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The 72nd TES conducts testing and evaluation of new equipment, software and weapons systems for the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devan Halstead)

AFNWC is recruiting engineers, more

Published Feb. 23, 2023
By Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center Public Affairs
Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- If you are looking for the next step in your career - and want to be part of something big - look no further than the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, headquartered at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.

Successfully completing our mission of delivering nuclear capability warfighters use every day to deter our adversaries and assure our allies is central not only to national security, but our nation's survival as well. We continue today a legacy that began with the Manhattan project.

The center offers a unique experience that civilians will not find anywhere else. Its employees modernize and modify weapons capabilities to meet the demands of a complex military landscape. They also ensure the disposal and demilitarization of excess military weapon system and materials to prevent their acquisition by others, especially potential enemies of the United States.

The center needs interdisciplinary teams and seeks top talent from multiple engineering disciplines, including electrical, computer, mechanical, aerospace, materials, chemical, civil and systems. AFNWC frequently recruits engineers of all experience levels, from recent graduates to industry experts. Some recent job postings include positions for electronics engineers, mechanical engineers and general engineers.

In addition, program managers, logistics specialists, financial and contracting management professionals, and more can find opportunities at AFNWC. Civilians at AFNWC work shoulder to shoulder with military and contractor partners to make a significant contribution to our nation's defense.

Most positions are located here at Kirtland AFB and Hill AFB, Utah (see https://www.afnwc.af.mil/About-Us/Snapshot-Locations/). Current civilian job listings can be found at https://www.afnwc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/ or www.usajobs.gov.

For information on joining the nuclear mission as a military member, visit https://www.airforce.com/careers/science-and-technology/nuclear-weapons.

Be a part of a center whose vision is ensuring that our nation's most powerful weapon systems are never doubted and always feared!