Senior Packaging Engineer - Armament Systems

WisEngineering, LLC; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WisEngineering, LLC is currently interviewing candidates for an immediate or near term position in support of ongoing Department of Defense programs at Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, NJ. The Sr.

Packaging Engineer will provide production engineering support for advanced armaments packing and packaging systems and serve as the technical authority across multiple IPTs. The role requires a strong background in defense packaging, excellent communication skills, and the ability to present complex

Qualifications

• Strong background in production or packaging engineering, preferably within defense or military packaging systems.
• Experience serving as technical authority within Integrated Product Teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication for client briefs and industry conferences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Packaging Engineer and primary packaging authority within cross-functional IPTs.
• Lead engineering lifecycle: design, development, testing, and production.
• Identify and propose product improvements for prospective clients.
• Present complex technical data to clients and stakeholders at briefings and conferences.
• Travel up to 25% annually for team meetings and technical events.

Skills

IPT Leadership

Technical authority

Proposal writing

Communication skills

Mobility

Job description

WisEngineering, LLC is currently interviewing candidates for an immediate or near term position with our company in support of ongoingDepartment of Defense programs at Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, NJ. Candidate must be US Citizenwith 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: 60,000 to 90,000

Sr. Packaging Engineer

Location: Picatinny Arsenal

Travel Required: Up to 25%

Role Overview

We are seeking a Packaging Engineerto 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 it's 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.