Senior Packaging Engineer – Armament Systems

Wis Engineering, LLC is currently interviewing candidates for an immediate or near term position with our company in support of ongoing

Department of Defense programs at Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, NJ. Candidate must be US Citizenwith the ability to obtain a security clearance. Successful candidate will be a direct (W2) employee of Wis Engineering.

Location:

On Site Picatinny Arsenal, Dover, NJ

Start Date:

September 2026
Salary: 60,000 to 90,000

Sr. Packaging Engineer

Location: Picatinny Arsenal

Travel Required: Up to 25%

We are seeking a Packaging Engineer
to provide production engineering support for advanced armaments packing and packaging systems. In this role, you will serve as the technical authority across multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), leading the planning and execution of design, development, and product improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate blends deep technical engineering expertise with exceptional communication skills, capable of pitching product improvements to prospective clients and presenting complex technical concepts at industry conferences and briefings.

• Serve as Packaging Engineer: Act as the primary packaging authority within cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), guiding product design and technical execution.

• Lead Engineering Lifecycle: Plan, manage, and execute all technical phases of armament packaging design, development, testing, and production engineering.

• Drive Product Improvement: Identify optimization opportunities and prepare technical product improvement proposals for prospective clients.

• Stakeholder & Industry Engagement: Utilize advanced oral and written communication skills to present complex technical data, designs, and strategies at client briefings and conferences.

• Travel: Travel up to 25% annually for team meetings, customer briefings, and technical conferences.

• Technical Background: Strong background in production or packaging engineering, specifically within defense, armaments, or heavily regulated military packing systems.

• IPT
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven experience operating as a technical authority within Integrated Product Teams.

• Client & Business Acumen: Experience writing technical proposals and presenting solutions to prospective clients.

• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional presentation and technical writing skills, with the ability to convey high-level technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Mobility: Willingness and availability to travel up 25% as needed.

• Prior experience with DoD standard packaging, defense contracting, or military transportability requirements.

• Active Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain one), if required by the program.

Wis Engineering features competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an excellent career-building atmosphere. We work on a wide range of projects that are sure to capture your passion while providing the challenge of developing cutting-edge technologies. As a member of our team, we will provide on-the-job training and a smooth transition into your new position. Wis Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
To perform a job successfully with WisE, LLC and it's business customers, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.