SAIC

Senior Test and Evaluation System Engineer

SAIC • $120K — $145K *
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in an accredited engineering discipline.
  • At least 15 years of progressive engineering experience.
  • 5+ years of experience managing professional staff.
  • Advanced knowledge of system-level requirements definition and evaluation.
  • Capable of authoring and contributing to technical documents and reports.
  • Minimum of Interim SECRET clearance with ability to obtain SECRET.

Responsibilities

  • Provide real-time analysis and technical recommendations for ammunition development and production.
  • Support the development of acquisition strategies and evaluate technical issues in ammunition production.
  • Apply engineering principles to develop concepts and monitor technical progress.
  • Recommend projects for Army funding and assess user concerns for timely solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership on supply chains and industrial-base resilience.
  • Support Defense Production Act efforts to mitigate supply-chain vulnerabilities.
  • Prepare executive-level briefings for program leadership and congressional stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Flexible work schedule and remote work options.
  • Retirement plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Test and Evaluation System Engineer to provide senior-level engineering, production, acquisition, and technical advisory support to the Product Manager for Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM MAS) at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. The position serves as a principal technical authority for system conceptualization, requirements architecture, technical planning, and life-cycle evaluation of complex ammunition and energetics systems.

Job Duties:
  • Provide real-time analysis, oversight, reporting, and technical recommendations for the development, production, sustainment, and delivery of small- and large-caliber ammunition, including 5.56 millimeter, 7.62 millimeter, .50-caliber, 9 millimeter, shotshell, 105 millimeter, and 120 millimeter direct-fire ammunition.
  • Support development of acquisition strategies and acquisition plans; independently evaluate technical and process issues affecting ammunition production and delivery; and participate in root-cause analyses, corrective-action development, implementation follow-up, and data coordination.
  • Apply engineering and scientific principles to develop technical concepts, establish implementation roadmaps, monitor technical progress, design test protocols, assess performance data, and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Review project proposals and recommend candidate projects for Army or joint funding; assess ammunition-user concerns and develop timely solutions; evaluate industrial-base modernization and recapitalization initiatives; and monitor Army-funded projects and programs.
  • Provide technical leadership for energetics, critical-mineral and chemical supply chains, industrial-base resilience, and industrial-policy alignment.
  • Support department of War Defense Production Act Title III efforts; developing mitigation strategies for PM MAS supply-chain vulnerabilities; identifying potential funding sources outside traditional Army budget processes; and supporting public-private partnerships that strengthen ammunition production capacity.
  • Support congressionally directed special-interest projects and prepare executive-level information briefings for program leadership and congressional stakeholders.
  • Coordinate, as required, with PM MAS Deputy Project Managers, the Office of the Director of Integration for Assured Munitions, the Office of Industrial Policy, and other Government and industry stakeholders.
  • Review Foreign Military Sales Letters of Request and Letters of Offer and Acceptance for small- and large-caliber ammunition.
  • Apply knowledge of legacy ammunition development and production to resolve ammunition issues, identify and support cost-savings opportunities, and provide recommendations regarding Engineering Change Proposals and Requests for Waivers or Deviations.
  • Mentor engineers, acquisition-support personnel, and other technical staff on ammunition development, production, sustainment, technical analysis, and sound engineering practices.


Qualifications

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in an accredited engineering discipline and at least 15 years of progressive engineering experience.
  • Five (5) years managing professional staff.
  • Must demonstrate advanced knowledge of system-level requirements definition, system test and evaluation, probability, reliability, statistical analysis, sampling, data-collection methods, and applicable regulations and standards.
  • Must be capable of authoring, editing, and contributing to technical products, including project concepts, technical reports, test plans, and engineering analyses, while providing expert technical guidance and training to personnel supporting the mission.
  • Must have minimum of Interim SECRET clearance with ability to obtain SECRET.


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.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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