Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer, to support our NSWC Crane customer, in the Small Arms Weapons Division, JXN.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 ABET-accredited university and 9 or more years of relevant experience. Master's degree and 7 or more years of experience.
• Extensive experience with various calibers of ammunition and related test equipment
• Familiarity with SAAMI and SCATP safety qualification requirements
• Proficient in technical documentation methods including drawings, specifications, and standards
• Capability to develop test plans, reports, and other technical documents for ammunition systems
• Interim clearance required to start with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.
• US Citizenship

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.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.