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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Engineer - **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation - **Location:** Crane, IN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Systems Engineering, Capability Maturity Model Integration, Python (Programming Language), Systems Modeling Language, Cisco Discovery Protocol - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/C7220794675C41B5B752D8ABCBB4D558/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelors in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience. * Active Top Secret clearance required at time of hire * Minimum 7 years of combined experience in systems engineering, energetics/propulsion, quality assurance, or manufacturing engineering in a defense or government contracting environment * Demonstrated experience with solid rocket motors, propellant formulation, or energetic materials in a research, production, or program support capacity * Background in quality assurance and/or manufacturing engineering , including familiarity with quality management systems, process controls, and supplier quality evaluation * Experience supporting program reviews, technical documentation, and CDRL development in a DoD acquisition environment * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to senior government and industry stakeholders * Ability to travel up to 25% CONUS to vendor and industrial base sites * Ability to support on-site customer meetings 1-2 days per week at NSWC Crane, Indiana, * Research focus in energetics, propellants, or related fields * Direct experience with solid rocket motor programs in a DoD or Navy acquisition context * Familiarity with NSWC Crane, Naval Acquisition programs , or OSW A&S program structure * Experience conducting internal or supplier audits in a defense manufacturing environment, including familiarity with AS9100, CMMI, or equivalent quality frameworks * Earned Value Management (EVM) knowledge or CAM certification * Proficiency with SysML/Cameo or other model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools * Experience with Parts, Materials, and Processes (PMP) engineering in a missile or munitions program context * Familiarity with AFATDS, fire control systems, or kinetics/fires domain from a military or defense perspective * Prior military service with experience in fires, combat engineering, or explosive systems is highly desirable * Proficiency with analytical tools including Python, Explo5, or equivalent computational platforms relevant to energetics analysis ## Description SAIC seeking a highly motivated and technically versatile Senior Systems Engineer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane and the Office of Strategic Weapons Acquisition & Sustainment (OSW A&S) Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) Program . In this role, the candidate will serve as a Technology Project Officer (TPO) within the kinetics portfolio, with a primary focus on solid rocket motor (SRM) technology projects and various other kinetics-related efforts., * Serve as Technology Project Officer (TPO) for solid rocket motor and other kinetics portfolio technology projects, managing technical scope, schedule, and deliverables on behalf of the IBAS program * Conduct Industrial Base Analysis activities including vendor assessments, manufacturing capability evaluations, and supply chain risk identification for solid rocket motor and kinetics-related components * Support sustainment planning for energetics and propulsion systems by evaluating supplier readiness, production capacity, and quality management systems at CONUS vendor sites * Coordinate and facilitate technical interchange meetings (TIMs), program reviews, and working groups with NSWC Crane stakeholders, program offices, and industry partners * Develop and deliver technical reports, white papers, briefings, and CDRLs in support of program milestones and customer requirements * Apply systems engineering principles to assess technology maturity (TRL/MRL), identify gaps, and recommend investment strategies within the kinetics portfolio * Collaborate with government and contractor teams to evaluate quality and manufacturing processes at the component and system level, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement * Support critical design reviews, interim program reviews , and other technical gate reviews as required * Leverage knowledge of propellant formulation, energetic materials, and warhead systems to provide subject matter expertise during vendor assessments and technology evaluations * Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and industrial base trends relevant to solid rocket motors and kinetics systems ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Solving Architectural Entropy With Runnable Diagrams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100144-solving-architectural-entropy-with-runnable-diagrams) - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) - [Carl Lapierre - Exploring Advanced Patterns in Retrieval-Augmented Generation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1235-carl-lapierre-exploring-advanced-patterns-in-retrieval-augmented-generation) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)