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Senior Systems Engineer

Crane, IN, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

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Science
Supplier Relationship Management
SAP SRM
Telecommuting
Supply Chain Management
Collaboration
Design Review
Emerging Technologies
Chemistry
Materials Science
Security Clearance
Government Contracting
Quality Assurance
Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Management
Process Control
Evaluation
Technical Writing
Communication
Research
Management
DoD
Acquisition
Auditing
Manufacturing
AS9100
CMMI
Earned Value Management
SysML
PMP
AFATDS
Military
Analytical Skill
Python
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Science
Supplier Relationship Management
SAP SRM
Telecommuting
Supply Chain Management
Collaboration
Design Review
Emerging Technologies
Chemistry
Materials Science
Security Clearance
Government Contracting
Quality Assurance
Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Management
Process Control
Evaluation
Technical Writing
Communication
Research
Management
DoD
Acquisition
Auditing
Manufacturing
AS9100
CMMI
Earned Value Management
SysML
PMP
AFATDS
Military
Analytical Skill
Python
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2614523

Location: Crane, IN, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-14

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Top_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID

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
Minimum 7 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

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2614523
Posted 4 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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