Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Munitions Engineer (MANP2)

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Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Florida)
Schedule: Part-Time, Flexible Hours
Duration: 18–24 Months
Compensation: $40–$48.40/hour (based on experience)
Clearance: Preferred/Ability to Obtain

Seeking a highly qualified and dynamic Acquisition Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Weapons Systems Development Division’s Munitions Engineering Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, Indiana.

This part-time SME contractor (LCAT MANP2) will deliver high-level acquisition engineering and testing expertise primarily focused on pyrotechnic and demolition munitions programs. The selected individual will be responsible for advancing technical initiatives, developing precise documentation, and ensuring compliance with DoD requirements to support complex engineering and testing operations. Their contributions will directly impact the success of critical munitions systems development and production efforts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leverage expertise in aerospace and munitions engineering to support design, production, and testing operations for pyrotechnics and demolition systems.
• Develop, review, and optimize critical engineering documentation, such as Procurement Data Packages (PDPs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Automated Drawing Lists (ADLs), Requests for Variance (RFVs), and other acquisition deliverables.
• Identify testing requirements, develop testing plans, and execute procedures for systems evaluation, validation, and acceptance criteria, ensuring full compliance with government standards.
• Proactively assess engineering issues, guide corrective decisions, and provide innovative recommendations to advance system reliability, performance, and safety.
• Collaborate with high-level military and DoD representatives and stakeholders across interdisciplinary teams to deliver technical solutions efficiently.
• Evaluate discrepancies identified in first articles, production, and testing results, providing critical engineering guidance for corrective measures and quality assurance improvements.
• Prepare acquisition documents, including Statements of Work (SOW), specifications, and documentation for various technical and market surveys.
• Align testing operations with evolving requirements, recommending updates for manufacturing processes, documentation, and DoD compliance strategies.

Required Skills and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Experience:
• Minimum 15+ years of hands-on experience in engineering, encompassing design, manufacturing, and testing.
• Extensive expertise in developing and implementing technical documentation, including Procurement Data Packages (PDPs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Request for Variance (RFVs), and witnessing acceptance testing.
• Technical Knowledge Areas:
• Exceptional experience in quality and inspection procedures, including creating and reviewing engineering/compliance plans.
• Depth in handling system evaluations for production validation and optimization.
• Communication: Strong articulation of technical analysis, report preparation, and recommendations to diverse audiences.
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance (active clearance highly preferred).
• Work Style: Self-motivated, able to manage projects independently, with proven problem-solving capabilities and adherence to deadlines.

Highly Desired Skills and Experience

• Advanced understanding of munitions and ordnance-specific engineering principles, testing procedures, and DoD acquisition processes.
• Background in testing coordination and leadership, including First Article (FA) and Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) related to Naval munition systems.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with DoD organizations.
• Familiarity with range testing operations, compliance with system safety standards, and advanced performance optimization.
• Proficiency in Acquisition Engineering, Project & Technical Management
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Pay: $40.00 - $48.40 per hour

Work Location: Remote