Bachelor's in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related technical discipline; Master's preferred.
Active Top Secret clearance required on hire.
6+ years of experience in systems engineering, energetics, propulsion, quality assurance, or manufacturing engineering.
Demonstrated experience with solid rocket motors, propellant formulation, or energetic materials.
Background in quality assurance and manufacturing engineering with knowledge of quality management systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting technical findings.
Ability to travel up to 25% and support on-site meetings at NSWC Crane.
Responsibilities
Serve as Technology Project Officer (TPO) for solid rocket motor technology projects, managing technical scope and deliverables.
Conduct Industrial Base Analysis including vendor assessments and manufacturing capability evaluations.
Support sustainment planning for energetics and propulsion systems by evaluating supplier readiness and production capacity.
Coordinate technical interchange meetings and program reviews with stakeholders and partners.
Develop and deliver technical reports, white papers, and briefings in support of program milestones.
Apply systems engineering principles to assess technology maturity and recommend investment strategies.
Collaborate with teams to evaluate quality and manufacturing processes, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
Benefits
Hybrid/telework flexibility with on-site requirements.
Engagement with NSWC Crane and various industrial base locations.
Regular interaction with government and industry stakeholders.
Full Job Description
Job Description
SAIC seeking a highly motivated and technically versatile Senior Systems Engineer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane and the Office of Strategic Weapons Acquisition & Sustainment (OSW A&S) Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) Program. In this role, the candidate will serve as a Technology Project Officer (TPO) within the kinetics portfolio, with a primary focus on solid rocket motor (SRM) technology projects and various other kinetics-related efforts.
The ideal candidate brings a unique combination of energetics and propulsion domain expertise, quality assurance and manufacturing background, systems engineering discipline, and program execution experience. This is a hybrid/telework position requiring regular engagement at the NSWC Crane customer site and periodic travel to vendor and industrial base locations across the continental United States.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as Technology Project Officer (TPO) for solid rocket motor and other kinetics portfolio technology projects, managing technical scope, schedule, and deliverables on behalf of the IBAS program
Conduct Industrial Base Analysis activities including vendor assessments, manufacturing capability evaluations, and supply chain risk identification for solid rocket motor and kinetics-related components
Support sustainment planning for energetics and propulsion systems by evaluating supplier readiness, production capacity, and quality management systems at CONUS vendor sites
Coordinate and facilitate technical interchange meetings (TIMs), program reviews, and working groups with NSWC Crane stakeholders, program offices, and industry partners
Develop and deliver technical reports, white papers, briefings, and CDRLs in support of program milestones and customer requirements
Apply systems engineering principles to assess technology maturity (TRL/MRL), identify gaps, and recommend investment strategies within the kinetics portfolio
Collaborate with government and contractor teams to evaluate quality and manufacturing processes at the component and system level, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement
Support critical design reviews, interim program reviews, and other technical gate reviews as required
Leverage knowledge of propellant formulation, energetic materials, and warhead systems to provide subject matter expertise during vendor assessments and technology evaluations
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and industrial base trends relevant to solid rocket motors and kinetics systems
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelors in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience
Active Top Secret clearance required at time of hire
6+years of combined experience in systems engineering, energetics/propulsion, quality assurance, or manufacturing engineering in a defense or government contracting environment
Demonstrated experience with solid rocket motors, propellant formulation, or energetic materials in a research, production, or program support capacity
Background in quality assurance and/or manufacturing engineering, including familiarity with quality management systems, process controls, and supplier quality evaluation
Experience supporting program reviews, technical documentation, and CDRL development in a DoD acquisition environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to senior government and industry stakeholders
Ability to travel up to 25% CONUS to vendor and industrial base sites
Ability to support on-site customer meetings 1-2 days per week at NSWC Crane, Indiana
Preferred Qualifications
Research focus in energetics, propellants, or related fields
Direct experience with solid rocket motor programs in a DoD or Navy acquisition context
Familiarity with NSWC Crane, Naval Acquisition programs, or OSW A&S program structure
Experience conducting internal or supplier audits in a defense manufacturing environment, including familiarity with AS9100, CMMI, or equivalent quality frameworks
Earned Value Management (EVM) knowledge or CAM certification
Proficiency with SysML/Cameo or other model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools
Experience with Parts, Materials, and Processes (PMP) engineering in a missile or munitions program context
Familiarity with AFATDS, fire control systems, or kinetics/fires domain from a military or defense perspective
Prior military service with experience in fires, combat engineering, or explosive systems is highly desirable
Proficiency with analytical tools including Python, Explo5, or equivalent computational platforms relevant to energetics analysis
About SAIC
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
