Weapons engineer job description
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Weapons engineer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in weapons engineer job postings.
Sample weapons engineer requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Extensive knowledge of weapons systems.
- Proficiency in CAD software.
- Familiarity with weapons regulations.
- Ability to work with a team.
Sample required weapons engineer soft skills
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Capable of multitasking.
- Detail-oriented.
Weapons engineer job description example 1
ARA weapons engineer job description
Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a candidate to join our Engineering team in Niceville, Florida and on the Eglin Air Force Base. This position supports the Joint Technical Coordinating Group for Munitions Effectiveness (JTCG/ME) working groups by validating data and methodology for the Joint Munitions Effectiveness Manual (JMEM) Weaponeering System (JWS) software and by analyzing calculated results. JMEM products are used to authenticate weapons effectiveness data for use in operations, training, systems acquisitions, weapons procurement, and combat modeling and simulation.
In this position, you will coordinate with multiple working groups in a Joint environment to plan and prepare for methodology and data improvements in weaponeering software. You will be responsible for planning and conducting independent research, evaluating the integration of lethality models, coordinating with team members in various focus areas to navigate possible obstacles, and finding suitable solutions. To accomplish these tasks, you will use various tools, such as Microsoft Visual Studio, TestComplete, SQLite Maestro, various weaponeering tools, and in-house analytical tools. You will also work closely with developers and testers to support verification and validation of new models. You will be continuously challenged to learn and grow expertise in new areas.
The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in science, engineering, and mathematics. The following experience is desired, but not required: experience related to JMEM, air-to-surface or surface-to-surface weapons, weaponeering, weapon systems effectiveness methodologies, weapon/target effectiveness, stochastic modeling, delivery accuracy and trajectory, weapon blast effects, and vulnerability analysis.
Required Experience & Skills:
* Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field, and zero to two years of related work experience.
* Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance; the selected applicant will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment.
* Understand the importance of requirements analysis.
* Excellent verbal and communication skills.
* Ability to work well independently and with a team.
Above all, we value passion, a desire to learn, and teamwork. We confidentially believe that if you possess the right attitude, work ethic, and skillset, then you can succeed in the role.
Company Details
ARA is an employee-owned company with an attractive benefits package that includes a 401-K, Employee Stock Ownership, Flexible Spending Plan, and various insurance options. Our specialty is finding innovative solutions to complex technical problems. We are seeking talented and motivated individuals who can help us meet our objective of providing quality services to our customers. Applicants selected will be subjected to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
In this position, you will coordinate with multiple working groups in a Joint environment to plan and prepare for methodology and data improvements in weaponeering software. You will be responsible for planning and conducting independent research, evaluating the integration of lethality models, coordinating with team members in various focus areas to navigate possible obstacles, and finding suitable solutions. To accomplish these tasks, you will use various tools, such as Microsoft Visual Studio, TestComplete, SQLite Maestro, various weaponeering tools, and in-house analytical tools. You will also work closely with developers and testers to support verification and validation of new models. You will be continuously challenged to learn and grow expertise in new areas.
The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in science, engineering, and mathematics. The following experience is desired, but not required: experience related to JMEM, air-to-surface or surface-to-surface weapons, weaponeering, weapon systems effectiveness methodologies, weapon/target effectiveness, stochastic modeling, delivery accuracy and trajectory, weapon blast effects, and vulnerability analysis.
Required Experience & Skills:
* Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field, and zero to two years of related work experience.
* Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance; the selected applicant will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment.
* Understand the importance of requirements analysis.
* Excellent verbal and communication skills.
* Ability to work well independently and with a team.
Above all, we value passion, a desire to learn, and teamwork. We confidentially believe that if you possess the right attitude, work ethic, and skillset, then you can succeed in the role.
Company Details
ARA is an employee-owned company with an attractive benefits package that includes a 401-K, Employee Stock Ownership, Flexible Spending Plan, and various insurance options. Our specialty is finding innovative solutions to complex technical problems. We are seeking talented and motivated individuals who can help us meet our objective of providing quality services to our customers. Applicants selected will be subjected to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024