Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is looking for an Engineer, to support our NSWC Crane customer, in the Small Arms Weapons Division, JXN. The nature of this engineering work is complex and requires individuals with advanced education and 15 years of work experience in the mechanical engineering of ammunition.

JOB DUTIES:

• Provide test and evaluation, engineering, modeling and simulation, and preparation of technical data packages for Small Arms Ammunition (caliber .22 through caliber .60 and 40mm grenades.
• Provide technical support for NSWC Crane small arms ammunition projects, including development of a Design Verification Test plan, Hazard Classification plans, Surface Danger Zones development plans, and preparation of project cost estimates.
• Provide technical support for ammunition development and evaluation of safety, reliability, and performance.
• Develop ammunition performance specifications and ammunition drawings in ASME Y14.100M and MILSTD-100 engineering standards format.
• Design and developed test methods and test equipment.
• Draft Test and Evaluation Plans, SOPs, Hazard Analyses, Environmental and Performance Test Reports, Hazard Classification and Insensitive Munitions Reports, and Demilitarization / Disposal Plans.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) accredited university and at least nine (9) years of experience.
• Extensive experience with all calibers of ammunition, use of test equipment and requirements (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute, SAAMI, and Small Caliber Ammunition Test Procedures, SCATP), as well as safety qualification requirements.
• Requirements include a detailed knowledge of technical documentation methods (drawings, specifications, standards) and their uses supporting weapons and ammunition products throughout the life cycle.
• Requires knowledge of various calibers of ammunition to prepare test plans, reports, and other technical documents.

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

• Interim clearance required to start with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

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