Sr. Engineer – Ammunition Systems

Position Summary

Senior Engineer - Ammunition Systems serves as a technical lead responsible for complex engineering activities supporting the design, development, qualification, and sustainment of ammunition products. This role provides technical ownership of assigned engineering tasks, leads problem‑solving efforts, and ensures technical solutions meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. The Senior Engineer operates with a high degree of autonomy and is expected to guide technical decision‑making, mentor junior engineers, and support cross‑functional teams throughout the product lifecycle.

• Lead engineering efforts for ammunition equipment, components, or product improvements
• Provide technical direction on complex engineering challenges and design decisions.
• Serve as the responsible engineer for assigned technical areas or products.
• Lead design reviews and technical risk assessments.

• Lead design, analysis, and validation activities for ammunition products and equipment.
• Evaluate design changes, performance improvements, and manufacturing impacts.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet technical requirements, safety standards, and regulatory constraints.
• Support transition of new designs from development to production.

• Plan and lead engineering testing, and qualification activities.
• Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of ammunition equipment.
• Analyze test results and lead root cause investigations for technical issues.
• Implement corrective actions and design improvements to resolve performance challenges.

• Provide senior‑level engineering support for complex production issues.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes for technical risk and improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance product performance and production efficiency.

• Oversee engineering documentation quality and configuration integrity.
• Review and approve engineering changes and technical documentation updates.
• Ensure technical data packages remain accurate and compliant.

• Collaborate with Program Management, Operations, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and support development of engineering talent.
• Support proposal activities and technical planning for new product opportunities when required.

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline required.

Master's degree preferred.

7-12+ years of engineering experience supporting ammunition systems, energetics, defense products, or similar high‑consequence technologies.

Experience leading engineering tasks or technical work streams is strongly preferred.

• Advanced technical expertise in ammunition systems and engineering analysis
• Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting capability
• Ability to lead complex engineering problem‑solving efforts
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills
• Ability to mentor engineers and influence technical decisions

Salary: $105000 - $125000