Sr. Engineer - Ammunition Systems

Position Summary

The Senior Engineer - Ammunition Systems serves as a technical lead responsible for complex engineering activities supporting the design, development, qualification, and sustainment of ammunition products. This role provides technical ownership of assigned engineering tasks, leads problem-solving efforts, and ensures technical solutions meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.

The Senior Engineer operates with a high degree of autonomy and is expected to guide technical decision-making, mentor junior engineers, and support cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Ownership & Engineering Leadership

• Lead engineering efforts for ammunition equipment, components, or product improvements
• Provide technical direction on complex engineering challenges and design decisions.
• Serve as the responsible engineer for assigned technical areas or products.
• Lead design reviews and technical risk assessments.

Product Development & Lifecycle Management

• Lead design, analysis, and validation activities for ammunition products and equipment.
• Evaluate design changes, performance improvements, and manufacturing impacts.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet technical requirements, safety standards, and regulatory constraints.
• Support transition of new designs from development to production.

Testing & Technical Problem Resolution

• Plan and lead engineering testing, and qualification activities.
• Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of ammunition equipment.
• Analyze test results and lead root cause investigations for technical issues.
• Implement corrective actions and design improvements to resolve performance challenges.

Manufacturing & Production Engineering Support

• Provide senior-level engineering support for complex production issues.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes for technical risk and improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance product performance and production efficiency.

Configuration & Documentation Governance

• Oversee engineering documentation quality and configuration integrity.
• Review and approve engineering changes and technical documentation updates.
• Ensure technical data packages remain accurate and compliant.

Cross-Functional Technical Leadership

• Collaborate with Program Management, Operations, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and support development of engineering talent.
• Support proposal activities and technical planning for new product opportunities when required.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline required.

Master's degree preferred.

Experience

7-12+ years of engineering experience supporting ammunition systems, energetics, defense products, or similar high-consequence technologies.

Experience leading engineering tasks or technical workstreams is strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced technical expertise in ammunition systems and engineering analysis
• Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting capability
• Ability to lead complex engineering problem-solving efforts
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills
• Ability to mentor engineers and influence technical decisions

Benefits & Culture

We believe a strong workplace is built on more than benefits. We are committed to fostering a professional, collaborative, and respectful environment where employees are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

We complement our workplace culture with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance; and the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance.

To support long-term financial well-being, we offer a 401(k) plan with company match.