Lithium Battery Safety Program Lead – Navy

Saic; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Lithium Battery Safety Program Specialist to support Navy power and energy RDT&E efforts in Research, Development, Test and Evaluation. The role involves safety program development, certification planning, and engineering analysis for lithium battery systems, coordinating with certifying authorities to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Candidates will deliver hazard analyses, test planning, and logistics support, with occasional travel to Crane NSWC for monthly meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related technical discipline (preferred) with 8+ years experience or Master’s with 6+ years experience.
• Ability to obtain/maintain full Secret Clearance; Interim Secret Clearance required to start (sponsor).
• Ability to facilitate new Lithium Battery designs through Navy approval process.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety programs for lithium battery size, scope, and application, including initial investigations and determining certification requirements per S9310-AQ-SAF-010.
• Support certification plan development, test procedures, and safety evaluations, including letters and technical analyses for accelerated reviews.
• Perform hazard analyses and risk characterization per MIL-STD-882/NAVSEA 5100.12-M.
• Provide logistics management for test assets, data, and documentation; maintain SOPs and related docs.
• Present test results and certification plans; write peer-reviewed reports and provide recommendations to technical agents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

Safety engineering

Education

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

Master’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Procurement processes

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Lithium Battery Safety Program Specialist to support Navy power and energy RDT&E efforts in Research, Development, Test and Evaluation. The role involves safety program development, certification planning, and engineering analysis for lithium battery systems, coordinating with certifying authorities to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Candidates will deliver hazard analyses, test planning, and logistics support, with occasional travel to Crane NSWC for monthly meetings.