Senior Mechanical Engineer - Defense Weapons (Secret)

SAIC; Rockaway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced Engineer to provide technical and programmatic support for the acquisition and lifecycle management of non-standard ammunition (NSA) and associated weapons systems. The role includes leading IPTs, performing technical assessments, reviewing documentation, and ensuring programs meet schedule, budget, and technical requirements.

Responsibilities include engaging with Government and contractor teams, supporting source inspections and LAT events, and developing

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience executing engineering projects.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Experience applying engineering and scientific principles to resolve technical requirements and challenges.
• Experience developing technical concepts, implementation plans, test plans, and technical reports.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation and assessing technical performance data.
• Knowledge of probability, reliability, statistics, sampling, data collection, and test and evaluation practices.
• Ability to lead or contribute to cross-functional teams and IPTs.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (~25%).

Responsibilities

• Organize, direct, coordinate, and monitor engineering support activities for assigned PD SAWS programs.
• Serve as the primary technical contributor for assigned projects, applying engineering and scientific principles to meet program requirements.
• Lead IPTs for assigned programs and coordinate technical efforts among Government, contractor, subcontractor, and supporting-organization personnel.
• Review and provide technical input on: Technical Data Packages (TDPs), Lot Acceptance Test (LAT) plans, procedures, and reports, Requests for Deviation and Variation, technical proposals, delivery orders, and new customer requirements.
• Support the Chief Engineer with overarching engineering reviews across the PD SAWS portfolio.
• Attend Government Source Inspections (GSIs) and LAT events, including OCONUS travel, to assess product conformance and support program execution.
• Evaluate customer requirements and recommend technically sound, cost-effective solutions.
• Develop technical concepts, implementation plans, test approaches, and solutions to engineering problems.
• Design or support test and evaluation activities; assess performance data; apply probability, reliability, statistical analysis, sampling, and data-collection methods as appropriate.
• Conduct or support systems safety studies and ensure compliance with standards and work requirements.
• Evaluate logistics considerations in submitted proposals, including transportation, packaging, and associated costs.
• Develop and maintain project plans, identify required resources, track technical progress, and help ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Prepare programmatic updates, technical assessments, briefings, test plans, project concepts, technical reports, and other technical products.
• Participate in weekly meetings, program reviews, technical discussions, and meetings at Government, contractor, and subcontractor facilities.
• Interface professionally with Government personnel, customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

IPTs leadership

Systems engineering

Technical assessments

Project management

Travel readiness

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5+ years

Master’s degree + 3+ years

PhD + 0 years

4 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Active Secret clearance

Job description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Engineer to provide technical and programmatic support for the acquisition and lifecycle management of non-standard ammunition (NSA) and associated weapons systems. The role includes leading IPTs, performing technical assessments, reviewing documentation, and ensuring programs meet schedule, budget, and technical requirements.

Responsibilities include engaging with Government and contractor teams, supporting source inspections and LAT events, and developing