Senior Electrical Engineer

ERG•Indian Head, MD

3d•$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), primarily on electrical issues affecting the safety or performance of energetic materials, munitions systems, ordnance facilities, and qualification activities. The role supports the Insensitive Munitions Office (IMO) and collaborates with technical subject matter experts, program offices, Explosive Safety Officers, NAVFAC, architectural and engineering firms, and other government stakeholders. The engineer will support Energetics Qualification (EQ) and Final (Type) Qualification (FTQ), address electromagnetic and radiation hazards (RADHAZ), electrostatic discharge (ESD), lithium battery safety, and electrical aspects of test equipment and igniter/ignition circuits. The position also involves technical analysis, standards and publication development, qualification recommendations, official correspondence, engineering documentation, strategic planning, and participation in technical meetings and reviews. The role requires communicating complex technical findings to technical and nontechnical audiences. This is a full-time position at the Naval Support Facility in Indian Head, Maryland.

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 ordnance and energetic-material concerns.
Review and respond to requests for information about EQ/FTQ data submissions from program offices and warfare centers.
Support the generation and revision of military standards and publications concerning electromagnetic and radiation hazards to ordnance and weapon systems, including HERO, HERP, HERF, and electromagnetic interference.
Analyze ordnance and weapon-system design and operational use, and recommend ways to minimize electromagnetic/RADHAZ issues during test and evaluation for fielding.
Support the generation and revision of military and NATO standards and publications concerning electrostatic discharge (ESD) to ordnance and weapon systems.
Analyze ordnance and weapon-system design and operational use, and recommend ways to minimize ESD issues during test and evaluation for fielding.
Provide technical support and analysis for test-equipment design and the operational sequence of test igniters and ignition circuits 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 IMO and NOSSA correspondence responding to formal submissions.
Provide analytical and engineering support for developing and revising military standards concerning 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 the development and review of engineering analyses, technical documentation, and recommendations related to energetic materials and ordnance/munitions safety.
Contribute to the 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 program offices, warfare centers, government contractors, and other stakeholders.
Communicate complex technical findings and recommendations clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.