Sr. Product Design-Battery Job Saint Louis area,St. Louis Missouri USA,Engineering

Location: St. Louis

We are looking for a Sr. Product Design Engineer-Battery to join the Engineering department in support of critical U.S. defense programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and execute the design, development, and qualification of energetic components, including CAD/PAD systems - in accordance with applicable military standards and customer requirements, with minimal supervision
Author, review, and approve engineering documentation including design specifications, test plans, test reports, failure analyses, and engineering change proposals, ensuring technical rigor and compliance
Serve as a primary technical interface with manufacturing, quality, and safety teams to resolve complex producibility, compliance, and performance challenges
Independently analyze and interpret test data from development and qualification programs, drawing substantiated engineering conclusions and driving data-driven product improvements
Lead or co-lead design reviews, customer technical interchange meetings, and program reviews, presenting technical findings and recommendations with confidence
Own root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations related to product nonconformances or field issues, developing and implementing robust corrective actions
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, supporting their professional development and contributing to overall team capability

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline
Minimum of 5 years of progressive engineering experience in a defense, aerospace, or energetic components environment
Working knowledge of military standards and specifications relevant to energetic devices (e.g., MIL-STD-1316, MIL-DTL-23659, STANAG series), with demonstrated application experience
Proven ability to independently interpret and generate engineering drawings, schematics, and GD&T with a high degree of accuracy
Strong technical writing skills with a demonstrated track record of producing and approving formal engineering documentation for defense programs
Experience leading or significantly contributing to qualification programs, design reviews, or failure investigations
Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Ability to work safely in proximity to explosive materials in compliance with all applicable safety regulations

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline
Direct, hands-on experience with CAD/PAD systems, initiator devices, or pyrotechnic components across both production and development environments
Experience with AS9100 quality management systems, including ownership of First Article Inspection (FAI) processes
Proficiency with statistical analysis tools and Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies applied to energetic component qualification
Experience authoring or supporting DoD Explosive Safety Board (DDESB) submissions or explosive site plan documentation
Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance
Proficiency with CAD software (Solid Works, CATIA, or equivalent) for design development, review, and markup
Experience interfacing directly with U.S. government customers or prime contractors in a technical capacity