Medium-Caliber Ammunition and Weapons Specialist

Crane, IN, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Full Time

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Skills

Mechanical Engineering
Technical Analysis
Test Execution
Reporting
Regulatory Compliance
CaliberRM
Management
Evaluation
Test Plans
Analytical Skill
Attention To Detail
Failure Analysis
Communication
Collaboration
Military
Testing
SAP MM
Training
DoD
Security Clearance
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: T2601838

Location: Crane, IN, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-05

Category: Wage Determination (SCA)

Subcategory: Service Contract Act

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description
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SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Medium-Caliber Ammunition and Weapons Specialist to support the Specialized Munitions Division at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, IN.

Job Overview:
SAIC is seeking a passionate and highly skilled Medium-Caliber Ammunition / Weapon Specialist to support the Specialized Munitions Division at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane. This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience with weapons and ammunition, ideally with 20MM/25MM medium caliber, who are looking to deepen their weapons/ammunition expertise or already may have served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in firearms training, testing, or operations. The selected candidate will play a key role in live-fire evaluations, failure analyses, and weapon and ammunition safety initiatives that directly impact warfighter readiness.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead and conduct live-fire testing of 20MM/25MM medium-caliber ammunition to evaluate performance, mechanical reliability, and safety.
Examine malfunctioning rounds to identify failure modes (e.g., misfires, duds, catastrophic failures), leveraging technical analysis such as x-rays, ballistics, and metallurgical evaluations.
Draft detailed test plans, oversee test execution, and ensure data accuracy for meaningful evaluation and reporting.
Ensure adherence to all explosives safety standards, including the development and compliance of Standard Explosive Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Analyze live-fire data and test results to create actionable recommendations for program improvement, safety assurance, and mission success.
Support efforts tied to System Safety Reviews, including activities with the Weapon System Explosive Safety Review Board (WSESRB).
Serve or develop as the technical expert on medium-caliber ammunition systems, ensuring solutions and recommendations are practical and driven by hands-on expertise.
Provide comprehensive guidance to government stakeholders, including assessment of engineering investigations and ammunition program evaluations.
Share firearms knowledge derived from practical experience, including operations, testing, and range management.
Compile and present data and findings from investigations, tests, and evaluation activities in technical reports and briefings.
Collaborate with other professionals to ensure action items, findings, and improvement recommendations are effectively tracked and addressed.

Qualifications
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Required Skills & Experience:

High School/GED diploma and 9 or more years' experience.
Hands-on experience with firearms or weapons systems, particularly in testing, range operations, or training.
Proven ability to develop test plans and write precise technical reports.
Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills for failure analysis and technical evaluations.
Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with teams and stakeholders.
Ability to effectively communicate technical findings to diverse audiences.
Willingness to travel 3-4 times per year for evaluations, reviews, and program meetings.
Interim secret clearance to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.
U.S. Citizenship required.

Highly Desired Skills:

Experience in military, government, or contractor roles involving weapon systems or firearms operations.
5+ years of experience with ammunition testing, weapons systems, or ordnance operations.
Familiarity with NAVAIR programs, 20MM/25MM systems, or forensic ammunition investigations.
Certifications or expertise in range safety, firearms training, or ammunition handling.
Passion for firearms and a drive to develop expertise in ammunition and related weapon systems.
Active DoD Secret clearance.

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: T2601838
Posted 5 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

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 include 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. 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.

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