Energetics Engineer (Remote/Indian Head, MD/Auburn, AL)

Integrated Solutions for Systems (IS4S); Auburn (AL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Energetics Engineers to support significant government-funded projects for the Department of Defense. This role involves developing program plans, ensuring effective testing, and collaborating with various teams to enhance manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in systems engineering, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work closely with agile teams. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and teamwork, and contribute to impactful projects that support national defense initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in Engineering or 4 years with a Master's degree.
• 3+ years in the defense industry with a focus on energetics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute NSWC IHD Program Plans for manufacturing maturity.
• Collaborate with teams to implement changes in development processes.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Problem-Solving

Communication

Team Collaboration

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

IS4S is seeking to hire experienced Energetics Engineers to support a Navy for a variety of large government-funded projects primarily focused on providing manufacturing, engineering, and technical expertise related to energetics development and manufacturing in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) mission. The customer operates and services a range of energetic technical development centers, product manufacturing facilities, and equipment.

We are looking for a candidate who is a self-starter, a collaborative leader, and open to finding new ways to solve challenging program problems. In addition to outstanding program support, we focus on developing modular open systems that enable rapid prototyping and manufacturing efficiencies to support the deployment of real-world systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and execute NSWC IHD Program Plans to establish and track objectives throughout the manufacturing maturity systems lifecycle.
2. Create and maintain customer awareness to support system design, development, and testing.
3. Develop plans to ensure effective testing and diagnosing of system components.
4. Support reporting, analysis, and corrective actions to identify, analyze, and resolve CR's/gaps in a timely manner.
5. Collaborate with industry, government, and SETA engineering teams to implement changes into integration and development processes for manufacturing.
6. Support analyses to evaluate system performance under different operational conditions.
7. Participate in root cause analysis investigations and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
8. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and reliability and reduce maintenance requirements.
9. Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends in IH procedures and engineering.

Basic Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Indian Head experience and relevant Mil-STD-xxx knowledge.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 10 years experience, or Master's in Engineering with 4 years experience, or equivalent in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience within the defense industry.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering and IH procedures.
• Proficiency in developing and executing Program Plans.
• Experience with safety requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to conduct root cause analysis.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate effectively across departments.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for security clearance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work closely with a small, agile development team.
• Active SECRET security clearance.

Desired Experience:

• Experience in DoD energetics related to weapons development or integration.
• Knowledge of energetics and munitions.
• Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering with knowledge of the Energetics Comprehensive Modernization Plan (ECMP).
• Experience with energetic materials, including chemicals, munitions, propellants, explosives, pyrotechnics, and other hazardous materials.
• Experience in engineering disciplines, scientific roles, program and personnel management.
• Deep experience in Laboratory/Testing Support, Safety Support, Energetics Manufacturing Support, or Design Support.
• Prior military service.