Lead Engineer, Ammunition Systems & Innovation

MSM North America

Anoka (MN)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Company-paid short-term disability
Company-paid long-term disability
Life insurance
401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

MSM North America in Minnesota seeks a Senior Engineer – Ammunition Systems to lead design, development, qualification, and sustainment of ammunition products. You will own technical tasks, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with programs to ensure safety, performance, and regulatory compliance.

This role emphasizes engineering leadership, lifecycle execution from development to production, and rigorous testing.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering discipline.
  • Master's degree preferred for advanced roles.
  • Experience leading engineering tasks is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, development, qualification, and sustainment of ammunition products.
  • Provide technical ownership and mentor junior engineers.
  • Lead design reviews and risk assessments; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Support cross-functional teams across the product lifecycle.

Skills

Ammunition systems
Engineering leadership
Root cause analysis
Technical communication
Mentor engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering
Master's degree preferred

Tools

None listed

Job description

MSM North America in Minnesota seeks a Senior Engineer – Ammunition Systems to lead design, development, qualification, and sustainment of ammunition products. You will own technical tasks, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with programs to ensure safety, performance, and regulatory compliance.

This role emphasizes engineering leadership, lifecycle execution from development to production, and rigorous testing.

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