Senior Electrical Engineer

ERG•Indian Head, MD

1d•$104,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

ERG is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to provide scientific and engineering support to the Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA), with a focus on electrical concerns affecting the safety or performance of energetic materials, munitions systems, ordnance-related construction, and qualification activities. The role works closely with the Insensitive Munitions Office (IMO), electromagnetic/RADHAZ and electrostatic discharge subject-matter experts, program offices, Explosive Safety Officers, Naval Facilities Command, architectural and engineering firms, and other government stakeholders to support the safety, compliance, and effectiveness of energetic materials, weapons, weapon systems, and related technologies. This full-time position is based at the Naval Support Facility in Indian Head, Maryland. The engineer supports energetic-material qualification and final type qualification, reviews submissions and technical data, provides electrical safety analysis and recommendations, and contributes to military and NATO standards and publications. The role also supports technical documentation, strategic planning, board activities, meetings, and communication of findings to technical and nontechnical audiences. ERG describes itself as a research and consulting firm providing support to federal, state, and commercial clients. It offers multidisciplinary teams and a flexible work environment for career development. The advertised salary range is $104,000–$180,000 per year, depending on years and type of experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related technical field.
At least seven years of relevant professional experience in engineering, scientific analysis, energetic materials, or munitions systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate technical data and develop well-supported engineering recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical documentation, formal correspondence, or engineering reports.
Ability to collaborate effectively with government stakeholders, government contractors, technical teams, and cross-functional organizations.
Ability to manage multiple technical assignments and respond to requests for information quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen; the position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Ten or more years of relevant professional experience in engineering, scientific analysis, energetic materials, or munitions systems.
Experience supporting the Department of Defense, Navy, or other government organizations or contractors in ordnance safety, energetics, munitions systems, or systems integration.
Familiarity with energetic-material qualification processes, including EQ and FTQ.
Knowledge of NAVSEAINST 8020.5D and applicable naval ordnance safety requirements.
Experience evaluating energetic formulations, munitions systems or subsystems, and associated test/control equipment for electrical concerns, including RADHAZ, ESD, igniter safety, lithium-battery safety, and operational-procedure safety.
Familiarity with the IMO, NOSSA, and related naval technical safety review and ordnance/weapon-system qualification processes.

Responsibilities

Provide scientific and engineering support to the IMO for Energetics Qualification (EQ) and Final (Type) Qualification (FTQ) activities involving electrical-related ordnance and energetic-material concerns.
Review and respond to requests for information regarding EQ/FTQ data submissions from program offices and warfare centers.
Support the generation and revision of military standards and publications related to electromagnetic and radiation hazards (RADHAZ) to ordnance and weapon systems, including HERO, HERP, HERF, and electromagnetic interference.
Analyze ordnance and weapon-system design and operational use, and provide guidance to minimize electromagnetic/RADHAZ issues during test and evaluation for fielding.
Support the generation and revision of military and NATO standards and publications related to electrostatic discharge (ESD) to ordnance and weapon systems.
Analyze ordnance and weapon-system design and operational use, and provide guidance to minimize ESD issues during test and evaluation for fielding.
Provide technical support and analysis for test-equipment design and test igniter/ignition-circuit operational sequences to ensure safe operation.
Provide technical recommendations and expert electrical guidance on qualification requests for energetic formulations, systems, and subsystems in accordance with NAVSEAINST 8020.5D.
Draft, review, and manage official correspondence for the IMO and NOSSA in response to formal submissions.
Provide analytical and engineering support for generating and revising military standards related to lithium-battery safety.
Analyze ordnance and electronic-system designs to prevent and mitigate risks associated with lithium batteries.
Evaluate and interpret technical information related to electrical safety of energetic materials, including chemistry, formulation, synthesis, testing, and material behavior.
Support development and review of engineering analyses, technical documentation, and recommendations related to energetic materials and ordnance/munitions safety.
Contribute to IMO Strategic Planning (IMSP) activities and support the Munitions Reaction Evaluation Board.
Attend offsite meetings, technical reviews, and other events to provide subject-matter expertise and collaborate with stakeholders.
Communicate complex technical findings and recommendations clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Educational benefits
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
401(k) plan
Profit sharing
Employee assistance program (EAP)
11–20 paid vacation days per year
10 paid holidays per year
56 hours or more of sick leave per year, based on the state of employment (prorated for part-time)