Sr. Engineer – Ammunition Systems

MSM North America; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Company-paid short-term disability

Company-paid long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

MSM North America in Minnesota seeks a Senior Engineer – Ammunition Systems to lead design, development, qualification, and sustainment of ammunition products. You will own technical tasks, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with programs to ensure safety, performance, and regulatory compliance.

This role emphasizes engineering leadership, lifecycle execution from development to production, and rigorous testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering discipline.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience leading engineering tasks is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, qualification, and sustainment of ammunition products.
• Provide technical ownership and mentor junior engineers.
• Lead design reviews and risk assessments; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Support cross-functional teams across the product lifecycle.

Skills

Ammunition systems

Engineering leadership

Root cause analysis

Technical communication

Mentor engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

None listed

Job description

MSM North America is scaling its operations and expanding its presence in the U.S. defense industry, bringing deep expertise in ammunition and defense capabilities to support the evolving needs of the U.S. Department of Defense. As we continue to grow our North American operations, we are seeking talented, experienced professionals who share our commitment to mission, quality, innovation, and operational excellence.

Position Summary

The Senior Engineer – Ammunition Systems serves as a technical lead responsible for complex engineering activities supporting the design, development, qualification, and sustainment of ammunition products. This role provides technical ownership of assigned engineering tasks, leads problem-solving efforts, and ensures technical solutions meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. The Senior Engineer operates with a high degree of autonomy and is expected to guide technical decision-making, mentor junior engineers, and support cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Ownership & Engineering Leadership

• Lead engineering efforts for ammunition equipment, components, or product improvements
• Provide technical direction on complex engineering challenges and design decisions.
• Serve as the responsible engineer for assigned technical areas or products.
• Lead design reviews and technical risk assessments.

Product Development & Lifecycle Management

• Lead design, analysis, and validation activities for ammunition products and equipment.
• Evaluate design changes, performance improvements, and manufacturing impacts.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet technical requirements, safety standards, and regulatory constraints.
• Support transition of new designs from development to production.

Testing & Technical Problem Resolution

• Plan and lead engineering testing, and qualification activities.
• Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of ammunition equipment.
• Analyze test results and lead root cause investigations for technical issues.
• Implement corrective actions and design improvements to resolve performance challenges.

Manufacturing & Production Engineering Support

• Provide senior-level engineering support for complex production issues.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes for technical risk and improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance product performance and production efficiency.

Configuration & Documentation Governance

• Oversee engineering documentation quality and configuration integrity.
• Review and approve engineering changes and technical documentation updates.
• Ensure technical data packages remain accurate and compliant.

Cross-Functional Technical Leadership

• Collaborate with Program Management, Operations, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and support development of engineering talent.
• Support proposal activities and technical planning for new product opportunities when required.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline required.

Master's degree preferred.

Experience

7–12+ years of engineering experience supporting ammunition systems, energetics, defense products, or similar high-consequence technologies.

Experience leading engineering tasks or technical workstreams is strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced technical expertise in ammunition systems and engineering analysis
• Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting capability
• Ability to lead complex engineering problem-solving efforts
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills
• Ability to mentor engineers and influence technical decisions

Benefits & Culture

We believe a strong workplace is built on more than benefits. We are committed to fostering a professional, collaborative, and respectful environment where employees are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Company-paid long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match.