Lithium Battery Safety Program Specialist

SAIC; Indiana; 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, test planning, and data logistics for lithium battery systems.

The role involves risk assessments, certification coordination with authorities, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Travel to test sites may be required, with PPE and SOP adherence a priority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related technical discipline required.
• 8+ years of experience for bachelor’s track or 6+ years with a master’s.
• Ability to obtain/maintain full Secret Clearance; Interim Secret required to start.
• Experience with battery safety certification and MIL-STD/NAVSEA standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety programs for lithium battery systems based on size, scope and application.
• Support certification plans, test procedures, and safety evaluations for accelerated reviews.
• Perform hazard analyses and risk characterization per MIL-STD-882/NAVSEA 5100.12-M.
• Maintain workload trackers and modeling metrics, and prepare regular status updates.

Skills

Hazard analysis

Risk assessment

Technical documentation

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MIL-STD-882

NAVSEA 5100.12-M

S9310-AQ-SAF-010

Safety certification processes

Job description

Description

We 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.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.