Senior Systems Engineer

**Description**

SAIC seeking a highly motivated and technically versatile **Senior Systems Engineer** to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane and the Office of Strategic Weapons Acquisition & Sustainment (OSW A&S) **Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) Program** . In this role, the candidate will serve as a **Technology Project Officer (TPO)** within the kinetics portfolio, with a primary focus on **solid rocket motor (SRM) technology projects** and various other kinetics-related efforts.

The ideal candidate brings a unique combination of **energetics and propulsion domain expertise, quality assurance and manufacturing background, systems engineering discipline, and program execution experience** . This is a hybrid/telework position requiring regular engagement at the NSWC Crane customer site and periodic travel to vendor and industrial base locations across the continental United States.

**Key Responsibilities**

+ Serve as Technology Project Officer (TPO) for solid rocket motor and other kinetics portfolio technology projects, managing technical scope, schedule, and deliverables on behalf of the IBAS program

+ Conduct **Industrial Base Analysis** activities including vendor assessments, manufacturing capability evaluations, and supply chain risk identification for solid rocket motor and kinetics-related components

+ Support **sustainment planning** for energetics and propulsion systems by evaluating supplier readiness, production capacity, and quality management systems at CONUS vendor sites

+ Coordinate and facilitate technical interchange meetings (TIMs), program reviews, and working groups with NSWC Crane stakeholders, program offices, and industry partners

+ Develop and deliver technical reports, white papers, briefings, and CDRLs in support of program milestones and customer requirements

+ Apply systems engineering principles to assess technology maturity (TRL/MRL), identify gaps, and recommend investment strategies within the kinetics portfolio

+ Collaborate with government and contractor teams to evaluate **quality and manufacturing processes** at the component and system level, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement

+ Support **critical design reviews, interim program reviews** , and other technical gate reviews as required

+ Leverage knowledge of **propellant formulation, energetic materials, and warhead systems** to provide subject matter expertise during vendor assessments and technology evaluations

+ Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and industrial base trends relevant to solid rocket motors and kinetics systems

**Qualifications**

**Education and Experience**

+ Bachelors in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience

+ **Active Top Secret clearance** required at time of hire

+ 6+years of combined experience in systems engineering, energetics/propulsion, quality assurance, or manufacturing engineering in a defense or government contracting environment

+ Demonstrated experience with **solid rocket motors, propellant formulation, or energetic materials** in a research, production, or program support capacity

+ Background in **quality assurance and/or manufacturing engineering** , including familiarity with quality management systems, process controls, and supplier quality evaluation

+ Experience supporting **program reviews, technical documentation, and CDRL development** in a DoD acquisition environment

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to senior government and industry stakeholders

+ Ability to travel up to **25% CONUS** to vendor and industrial base sites

+ Ability to support **on-site customer meetings 1-2 days per week** at NSWC Crane, Indiana

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Research focus in energetics, propellants, or related fields

+ Direct experience with **solid rocket motor programs** in a DoD or Navy acquisition context

+ Familiarity with **NSWC Crane, Naval Acquisition programs** , or OSW A&S program structure

+ Experience conducting **internal or supplier audits** in a defense manufacturing environment, including familiarity with AS9100, CMMI, or equivalent quality frameworks

+ Earned Value Management (EVM) knowledge or **CAM certification**

+ Proficiency with **SysML/Cameo** or other model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools

+ Experience with **Parts, Materials, and Processes (PMP) engineering** in a missile or munitions program context

+ Familiarity with **AFATDS, fire control systems, or kinetics/fires domain** from a military or defense perspective

+ Prior military service with experience in **fires, combat engineering, or explosive systems** is highly desirable

+ Proficiency with analytical tools including Python, Explo5, or equivalent computational platforms relevant to energetics analysis

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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