Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

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

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

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

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.