Lithium Battery Safety Program Lead

SAIC; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Crane, Indiana is seeking a Lithium Battery Safety Program Specialist to support Navy RDT&E efforts. This role focuses on safety program development, certification planning, engineering analysis, test planning, and logistics for lithium battery systems.

The position involves working with program offices and certifying authorities to ensure compliance with safety standards, conduct risk assessments, and support mission-critical operations, including travel to test sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related technical discipline and 8+ years experience (or MS and 6+ years).
• Ability to obtain/maintain full Secret Clearance; Interim Secret Clearance required to start.
• Experience facilitating Lithium Battery designs through Navy approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety programs for lithium battery systems and determine certification requirements.
• Review certifications, document contacts, and outline technical concurrence needs.
• Support certification plan development, test procedures, and safety evaluations.
• Perform hazard analyses and risk characterization per MIL-STD-882/NAVSEA 5100.12-M.
• Attend stakeholder meetings and provide status updates on certification progress.
• Provide logistics management for test assets and maintain related documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related technical discipline

Master’s degree in engineering, physics, or related field

Job description

SAIC in Crane, Indiana is seeking a Lithium Battery Safety Program Specialist to support Navy RDT&E efforts. This role focuses on safety program development, certification planning, engineering analysis, test planning, and logistics for lithium battery systems.

The position involves working with program offices and certifying authorities to ensure compliance with safety standards, conduct risk assessments, and support mission-critical operations, including travel to test sites as needed.