Lithium Battery Safety Program Specialist

SAIC; Crane (IN); On-site; 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 initiatives. You will lead safety program development, certification planning, engineering analysis, and test planning for lithium battery systems.

The role involves risk assessment, compliance with MIL-STD-882/NAVSEA 5100.12-M, collaboration with program offices, certifying authorities, and technical agents. Some travel to test sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Eight (8)+ years of experience in engineering, physics, or related technical discipline with relevance to lithium battery safety.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related technical discipline (preferred) and eight (8)+ years of experience or Masters and six (6)+ years of experience.
• Ability to obtain/maintain full Secret Clearance. Interim Secret Clearance is required to start (sponsorship available).

Responsibilities

• Develop safety programs for lithium battery systems based on size, scope, and application.
• Support certification plan development, test procedures, and safety evaluations.
• Perform hazard analyses and risk characterization per MIL-STD-882/NAVSEA 5100.12-M.
• Maintain documentation, SOPs, and data tracking related to safety and certification.
• Attend stakeholder meetings and provide updates on certification status and workload.
• Provide logistics management for test assets and data; support mishap investigations.

Education

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

Master's degree in engineering, physics, or related technical discipline

Job description

Job ID 2616514
Location Crane, IN, US
Date Posted 2026-09-03
Category Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory Electrical Engr
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required Interim_Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret
Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE
DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated Lithium Battery Safety Program Specialist to support our Navy power and energy customer in Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) of lithium chemistry power storage systems. The ideal candidate will play a key role in providing specialized support for the Navy’s Lithium Battery Safety Program and related engineering services. The role involves safety program development, certification planning, engineering analysis, test planning, and logistics for lithium battery systems. Candidates will work closely with program offices, certifying authorities, and technical agents to ensure compliance with safety standards, conduct risk assessments, and support mission-critical operations.

• Assist in developing safety programs based on lithium battery size, scope, and application, including initial investigations and determining certification requirements per S9310-AQ-SAF-010.
• Review and verify existing certifications, complete procurement reports, and identify impacted platforms and required standards.
• Document certifying authority contacts and outline technical concurrence requirements, including system-level and platform assessments.
• Support certification plan development, test procedures, and safety evaluations, including recommendation letters and technical analysis for accelerated reviews.
• Perform hazard analyses and risk characterization in accordance with MIL-STD-882/NAVSEA 5100.12-M.
• Maintain internal workload trackers and modeling metrics.
• Attend stakeholder meetings and provide regular updates on certification status, workload, and program support.
• Provide logistics management for test assets, equipment, and data; develop and maintain databases and documentation (SOPs, SDs, TPs, LHPCs).
• Support engineering investigations, including battery dissection, management, electrical safety reviews, and mishap analysis.
• Procure materials for mission-critical test operations using established acquisition processes.
• Develop and revise test plans and procedures, monitor compliance during testing, and compile and analyze certification data.
• Present test results and certification plans, write peer-reviewed reports, and provide recommendations to technical agents.
• Ensure personnel safety by providing PPE and adhering to SOPs during hazardous operations; uphold environmental and safety requirements.
• Deliver engineering analysis for lithium battery systems, including operation, capability assessment, and support for mishap and fault investigations, which may require travel to test sites.

Qualifications
Education and Experience
Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related technical discipline (preferred) and eight (8)+ years of experience or Masters and six (6)+ years of experience.
• Ability to obtain/maintain full Secret Clearance. An Interim Secret Clearance is required to start (company will sponsor).
• Ability to facilitate new Lithium Battery designs through Navy approval Process.

Desired

• Experience in battery systems, safety certification, and engineering investigations.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-882, NAVSEA 5100.12-M, S9310-AQ-SAF-010, SG270-BV-SAF-010, and related standards.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.