Engineering Support Specialist

Clearance:
Active U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field

Years of

Experience:

5+ years of relevant technical experience in engineering

Salary Information: $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Altus Technology Solutions is seeking an Engineering Support Specialist to provide engineering and technical support to Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD). This role supports engineering design, documentation, analysis, and technical program execution across energetics development and manufacturing efforts.

The Engineering Support Specialist will assist in engineering design, technical documentation, and analysis efforts supporting a variety of energetic materials projects. This position requires the ability to support engineering functions and collaborate with technical teams in a structured program environment.

This role is critical to supporting engineering operations by assisting with technical documentation, analysis, and coordination of engineering activities.

• Perform engineering design functions for energetic materials manufacturing projects
• Develop technical documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality production plans, and technical working documents
• Perform blast analysis for safety, protective engineering, and weapons system validation
• Assist with analysis of test results, data entry, and basic statistical analysis
• Perform design, development, analysis, manufacturing, and in-service engineering functions across energetic projects
• Provide technical subject matter support in energetics design, development, manufacturing, and in-service engineering
• Create and maintain non-controlled documentation, transcription of documents, and data entry
• Develop management support documentation such as PERT and GANTT charts
• Create and manage technical data packages (TDPs), budgets, programmatic, and administrative documentation
• Interact with project managers, supervisors, and civilian technical personnel
• Maintain records, files, and revision tracking for all technical documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational and organizational objectives

• Active U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance (Must have interim clearance before start date)
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience supporting engineering or technical programs
• Experience with documentation, analysis, and reporting

• Experience supporting energetics, ammunition, explosives, or defense programs
• Experience working at NSWC Indian Head or similar DoD environments
• Familiarity with engineering documentation and technical data packages
• Experience supporting engineering design, testing, or manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting government contracts or technical programs

Since 2004, Altus Technology Solutions has been committed to providing top-quality, performance-driven services to both government and commercial clients. As an ISO 9001:2015 Certified firm, Altus integrates proven solutions with industry‑leading practices to tackle mission‑critical challenges.

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Income protection through short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Education assistance for professional growth
• Flexible paid leave and career advancement opportunities

Altus Technology Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As a federal contractor, we are committed to hiring and retaining a workforce that includes individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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