Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MSM North America is expanding its operations in the U.S. defense industry, with expertise in ammunition and defense capabilities. The Senior Engineer – Ammunition Systems serves as a technical lead for the design, development, qualification, and sustainment of ammunition products, while guiding technical decisions, resolving complex engineering problems, and mentoring junior engineers.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering efforts for ammunition equipment, components, or product improvements
- Provide technical direction on complex engineering challenges and design decisions
- Serve as the responsible engineer for assigned technical areas or products
- Lead design reviews and technical risk assessments
- Lead design, analysis, and validation activities for ammunition products and equipment
- Evaluate design changes, performance improvements, and manufacturing impacts
- Ensure engineering solutions meet technical requirements, safety standards, and regulatory constraints
- Support transition of new designs from development to production
- Plan and lead engineering testing, and qualification activities
- Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of ammunition equipment
- Analyze test results and lead root cause investigations for technical issues
- Implement corrective actions and design improvements to resolve performance challenges
- Provide senior-level engineering support for complex production issues
- Evaluate manufacturing processes for technical risk and improvement opportunities
- Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance product performance and production efficiency
- Oversee engineering documentation quality and configuration integrity
- Review and approve engineering changes and technical documentation updates
- Ensure technical data packages remain accurate and compliant
- Collaborate with Program Management, Operations, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain teams
- Mentor junior engineers and support development of engineering talent
- Support proposal activities and technical planning for new product opportunities when required
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline required
- 7–12+ years of engineering experience supporting ammunition systems, energetics, defense products, or similar high-consequence technologies
- Advanced technical expertise in ammunition systems and engineering analysis
- Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting capability
- Ability to lead complex engineering problem-solving efforts
- Strong technical communication and documentation skills
- Ability to mentor engineers and influence technical decisions
- Master's degree preferred
- Experience leading engineering tasks or technical workstreams is strongly preferred
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- This position may be performed remotely from approved U.S. locations
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