Senior Ballistic Armor Acquisition and Test Engineer, SME

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

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Cherokee Federal

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1969

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

Healthcare • Logistics • Manufacturing

Cherokee Federal is a U. S. federal systems integrator and government contractor that empowers mission success for more than 60 U. S. federal agencies. With a global workforce of over 5,000, it delivers advanced technology (cloud, cybersecurity, data & analytics), health services, intelligence analysis and operational support, logistics and sustainment, mission-critical manufacturing, program and engineering technical services, and dynamic contracting solutions to support federal priorities and national security. Cherokee Federal is part of Cherokee Nation Businesses and focuses on mission-focused, U. S. -made solutions.

📋 Description

• Support the S24 Program Manager in managing the full lifecycle development, testing, qualification, and sustainment of ATAE body armor and personal protective systems • Analyze and evaluate ballistic test plans and protocols against DoD specifications and military standards • Witness First Article Testing and Lot Acceptance Testing at Aberdeen Test Center and qualified commercial ballistic laboratories • Review, validate, and summarize ballistic test results and reports • Lead root-cause investigations following ballistic or environmental non-conformances and formulate corrective and preventive actions • Evaluate and advise on commercial ballistic testing laboratory capabilities, accreditation, and utilization • Evaluate Engineering Change Proposals and Requests for Variance with DCMA and the TWH • Ensure traceability and configuration control of ballistic armor packages, inserts, plates, and carrier systems • Plan and execute user evaluation events, human factors assessments, and human buoyancy/water ingress testing • Collect and report user feedback and performance data to guide design and procurement decisions • Develop engineering inputs, performance parameters, and verification requirements for Purchase Descriptions and solicitation packages • Author and edit operator manuals, equipment handbooks, use and care manuals, and Maintenance Requirement Cards • Represent the NSWC PCD S24 ATAE Program in inter-service working groups • Coordinate technical requirements and lessons learned across naval and joint-service stakeholders • Perform other job-related duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Textile Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent military/contractor technical experience • 7+ years of progressive experience in personal armor, PPE, or tactical life-support systems • Proven hands-on background in ballistic testing methodologies, performance standards, and test range protocols for soft armor and hard armor • Experience witnessing and evaluating FAT/LAT ballistic test events at Aberdeen Test Center or certified commercial ballistic testing facilities • Experience authoring or contributing to military Purchase Descriptions, technical manuals, and Maintenance Requirement Cards • Must be a US Citizen • Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain a Secret clearance • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods • Preferred: Direct experience supporting Navy acquisition programs, particularly NSWC PCD, NAVSEA, or PM-ICE / Soldier Protective Services • Preferred: Familiarity with naval buoyancy and maritime survivability constraints for body armor • Preferred: Active participation in the Body Armor Working Group or multi-service personal protective gear forums • Preferred: Working knowledge of DCMA quality oversight, FAR/DFARS compliance, and CMPRO/Configuration Management toolsets

🏖️ Benefits

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match • Paid time off • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Prescription drug coverage • Basic life and AD&D insurance • Supplemental life insurance options • Short-term and long-term disability coverage • Paid holidays • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options • Health Savings Account (HSA) options • Professional development, training, and certification support • Voluntary accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection benefits

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