Senior Systems Engineer

SAIC

. Serve as Technology Project Officer for solid rocket motor and other kinetics portfolio technology projects, managing technical scope, schedule, and deliverables for the IBAS program .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeCrane • Alabama • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering, quality assurance, and manufacturing processes within the defense sector, particularly in solid rocket motors and energetics. Proficient in technical documentation, program reviews, and stakeholder communication, with a strong focus on risk assessment and supplier evaluation.

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Systems EngineeringSolid Rocket MotorsQuality Management SystemsTechnical DocumentationEnergetics/Propulsion

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Hard Skills

Propellant FormulationManufacturing EngineeringSupplier Quality EvaluationProcess ControlsTechnical Report DevelopmentCDRL DevelopmentEmerging Technologies MonitoringRisk IdentificationIndustrial Base AnalysisQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

SysML/CameoAnalytical ToolsPythonExplo5AS9100CMMI

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret ClearanceCAM Certification

Industry Keywords

DefenseGovernment ContractingDoD AcquisitionNaval Acquisition ProgramsEnergeticsKineticsQuality FrameworksParts, Materials, and Processes EngineeringAFATDSFires Domain

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Technology Project Officer for solid rocket motor and other kinetics portfolio technology projects, managing technical scope, schedule, and deliverables for the IBAS program
Conduct industrial base analysis, including vendor assessments, manufacturing capability evaluations, and supply chain risk identification
Support sustainment planning for energetics and propulsion systems by evaluating supplier readiness, production capacity, and quality management systems
Coordinate technical interchange meetings, program reviews, and working groups with NSWC Crane stakeholders, program offices, and industry partners
Develop and deliver technical reports, white papers, briefings, and CDRLs
Apply systems engineering principles to assess technology maturity, identify gaps, and recommend investment strategies
Collaborate with government and contractor teams to evaluate quality and manufacturing processes and identify risks and improvement opportunities
Support critical design reviews, interim program reviews, and other technical gate reviews
Provide subject matter expertise on propellant formulation, energetic materials, and warhead systems during vendor assessments and technology evaluations
Monitor emerging technologies and industrial base trends relevant to solid rocket motors and kinetics systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline and nine (9) years or more experience; Master's degree 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: Research focus in energetics, propellants, or related fields
Preferred: Direct experience with solid rocket motor programs in a DoD or Navy acquisition context
Preferred: Familiarity with NSWC Crane, Naval Acquisition programs, or OSW A&S program structure
Preferred: Experience conducting internal or supplier audits in a defense manufacturing environment, including familiarity with AS9100, CMMI, or equivalent quality frameworks
Preferred: Earned Value Management (EVM) knowledge or CAM certification
Preferred: Proficiency with SysML/Cameo or other MBSE tools
Preferred: Experience with Parts, Materials, and Processes (PMP) engineering in a missile or munitions program context
Preferred: Familiarity with AFATDS, fire control systems, or kinetics/fires domain from a military or defense perspective
Preferred: Prior military service with experience in fires, combat engineering, or explosive systems
Preferred: Proficiency with analytical tools including Python, Explo5, or equivalent computational platforms relevant to energetics analysis