Packaging Engineer – Armament Systems

WisEngineering, LLC; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WisEngineering, LLC is seeking a Packaging Engineer to provide production engineering support for advanced armaments packing and packaging systems. You will serve as the technical authority across IPTs, leading the planning and execution of design, development, and product improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate blends deep technical engineering expertise with exceptional communication skills, capable of pitching product improvements to clients and presenting complex technical concepts at

Qualifications

• Strong background in production or packaging engineering, defense industry experience preferred.
• IPT experience as the technical authority within cross-functional teams.
• Experience writing technical proposals and presenting solutions to clients.
• Exceptional presentation and technical writing skills for non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for meetings and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Packaging Engineer: act as the primary packaging authority within cross-functional IPTs.
• Lead Engineering Lifecycle: plan, manage, and execute all technical phases of packaging design and production engineering.
• Drive Product Improvement: identify optimization opportunities and prepare technical proposals for clients.
• Stakeholder & Industry Engagement: present complex technical data at client briefings and conferences.
• Travel: up to 25% annually for team meetings and conferences.

Skills

Packaging engineering

IPT leadership

Technical proposals

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Job description

WisEngineering, LLC is currently interviewing candidates for an immediate or near term position with our company in support of ongoing Department of Defense programs at Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, NJ. Candidate must be US Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance. Successful candidate will be a direct (W2) employee of WisEngineering.

Location: On Site Picatinny Arsenal, Dover, NJ

Start Date: September 2026

Salary 70K to 85K

Packaging Engineer

Location: Picatinny Arsenal

Travel Required: Up to 25%

Role Overview

We are seeking a Packaging Engineer to provide production engineering support for advanced armaments packing and packaging systems. In this role, you will serve as the technical authority across multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), leading the planning and execution of design, development, and product improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate blends deep technical engineering expertise with exceptional communication skills, capable of pitching product improvements to prospective clients and presenting complex technical concepts at industry conferences and briefings.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Packaging Engineer: Act as the primary packaging authority within cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), guiding product design and technical execution.

• Lead Engineering Lifecycle: Plan, manage, and execute all technical phases of armament packaging design, development, testing, and production engineering.

• Drive Product Improvement: Identify optimization opportunities and prepare technical product improvement proposals for prospective clients.

• Stakeholder & Industry Engagement: Utilize advanced oral and written communication skills to present complex technical data, designs, and strategies at client briefings and conferences.

• Travel: Travel up to 25% annually for team meetings, customer briefings, and technical conferences.

Qualifications & Skills

• Technical Background: Strong background in production or packaging engineering, specifically within defense, armaments, or heavily regulated military packing systems.

• IPT Experience: Proven experience operating as a technical authority within Integrated Product Teams.

• Client & Business Acumen: Experience writing technical proposals and presenting solutions to prospective clients.

• Communication Skills: Exceptional presentation and technical writing skills, with the ability to convey high-level technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Mobility: Willingness and availability to travel up to 25% as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with DoD standard packaging, defense contracting, or military transportability requirements.

• Active Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain one), if required by the program.

WisEngineering features competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an excellent career-building atmosphere. We work on a wide range of projects that are sure to capture your passion while providing the challenge of developing cutting-edge technologies. As a member of our team, we will provide on-the-job training and a smooth transition into your new position. WisEngineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

To perform a job successfully with WisE, LLC and its business customers, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.