Senior Engineer
Keyport, WA 
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Posted 30 days ago
Job Description

Senior Weapons/Ordnance Systems Engineer:

Deep understanding of user requirements, acquisition/project processes, and state-of-the-art technologies serve as fertile ground for our employees' personal growth and career progression, and our staff appreciates our employees-first approach in lateral and forward career development.
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These services are in support of test planning, test execution, test support, test operations and associated logistics for a wide variety of systems across their life cycle, which include focus areas such as Arms, Ammunition, Explosives, Weapons Systems, and associated platforms utilized by the Expeditionary Warfare community. Secondary support areas include Sensors and Communications, Mobility Platforms, Systems Integration, and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) equipment with unique military applications; and other new or existing systems or systems of systems that require independent testing for Expeditionary Warfare.

Mandatory Skill Requirements (must have):

Eight years specialized experience in the development and evaluation/testing of major weapons systems. Capable of performing independently and leading a team of mixed (senior and junior) technical staff.

Required to obtain and maintain Secret clearance.

Candidate will be considered a Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineer, Subject Matter Expert and work with the Ammunition group at NSWC-Corona, Fallbrook detachment. Candidate would support Expeditionary Systems Engineering Division with the determination of ammunition stockpile reliability and service life projections.

Experience providing technical support to energetics/explosives or weapons systems programs; and at least five (5) years providing project management oversight for Navy ordnance environmental and explosives safety programs. Must have direct or similar experience with the DoN Explosives Safety inspection (shore station and shipboard) processes, including Explosives Safety performance metric tools and related database maintenance, technical management support, inspection scheduling efficiency development, data collection and report and chart generation from centralized databases and web-based applications.

Duties include working in the field observing performance testing and collecting data. Other duties include research, writing/reviewing test plans, performing hazard analysis and mitigations, analyzing data and writing reports. Duties may include malfunction investigations to determine the root cause of the failure and evaluating Engineering Change Proposals for potential issues.

Solid verbal and written communication skills are required.

Desired Skill Requirements:

Experience with Navy and/or Marine Corps systems is preferred.

Current Secret Clearance

Quality Assurance experience in Lean Six Sigma, ISO 9000, or ANSI processes and certifications.

Experience with Department of the Navy Risk Management Program for the Safe Manufacture, Storage and Handling of Ammunition and Explosives.

Demonstrated experience in the development and execution of project plans as well as the preparation of technical documentation and presentations.

Experience in using the Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Education:

BS/MS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or other related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 8 years in related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Saalex Solutions, the Federal services division of Saalex Corporation, supports Department of Defense agencies to include Navy, Army, Air Force, and NASA.

It provides core competencies in the areas of test range operations and management, engineering and logistics services, cybersecurity, and information technology services.

Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a service-disabled veteran-owned business headquartered in Camarillo, CA.

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We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
48 To 50 (USD) Hourly
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
8+ years
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