Senior Mechanical Engineer

SAIC · Picatinny Arsenal

SAIC is seeking an experienced Engineer to provide technical and programmatic support for the acquisition and lifecycle management of non-standard ammunition (NSA) and associated weapons systems. The portfolio includes small-, medium-, and large-caliber ammunition; rocket-propelled and recoilless rifle munitions; launched and hand-thrown grenades; mortars; tank and artillery ammunition; and aircraft munitions.

The Engineer will support the PD SAWS Chief Engineer and assigned program teams by providing technical assessments, reviewing product and test documentation, leading Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), supporting source inspections and lot acceptance testing, and ensuring assigned projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Organize, direct, coordinate, and monitor engineering support activities for assigned PD SAWS programs.
Serve as the primary technical contributor for assigned projects, applying engineering and scientific principles to meet program requirements.
Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for assigned programs and coordinate technical efforts among Government, contractor, subcontractor, and supporting-organization personnel.
Review and provide technical input on:
- Technical Data Packages (TDPs)
- Lot Acceptance Test (LAT) plans, procedures, and reports
- Requests for Deviation and Variation
- Technical proposals, delivery orders, and new customer requirements
Support the Chief Engineer with overarching engineering reviews across the PD SAWS portfolio.
Attend Government Source Inspections (GSIs) and Lot Acceptance Testing events, including OCONUS travel, to assess product conformance and support program execution.
Evaluate customer requirements and recommend technically sound, cost-effective solutions.
Develop technical concepts, implementation plans, test approaches, and solutions to engineering problems.
Design or support test and evaluation activities; assess performance data; and apply probability, reliability, statistical analysis, sampling, and data-collection methods as appropriate.
Conduct or support systems safety studies and ensure technical work conforms to applicable standards, regulations, and established work requirements.
Evaluate logistics considerations in submitted proposals, including transportation, packaging, and associated costs.
Develop and maintain project plans, identify required resources, track technical progress, and help ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
Prepare programmatic updates, technical assessments, briefings, test plans, project concepts, technical reports, and other technical products.
Participate in weekly meetings, program reviews, technical discussions, and meetings at Government, contractor, and subcontractor facilities.
Interface professionally with Government personnel, customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

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