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Systems Engineer (Weapons)

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Description

Design the next generation of weapon systems from concept to reality. As a Systems Engineer (Weapons), you?ll lead the design, modeling, and testing of integrated firearms, ammunition, fire control systems, and enabling technologies. You?ll own system requirements from definition through flowdown, build system models in CAD, and translate complex ideas into clear interfaces. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you?ll drive collaboration, innovation, and performance at every stage of development.

About the Role

• Lead the design, prototyping, production, and delivery of new weapon systems, guiding programs from concept through field-ready solutions.
• Develop and manage system requirements using tools such as DOORS, performing requirements flowdown and creating product specifications, requirements documents, and interface control documents.
• Conceptualize weapon system architectures and subcomponents aligned to specific mission profiles, performing trade studies and down-select decisions to define final configurations.
• Create CAD models and drawings in SolidWorks in accordance with Barrett drawing standards, while overseeing integration of electronic components across systems and subcomponents.
• Plan and support validation and verification testing, collaborating with Test Engineering to develop test plans using military and industry-standard specifications.
• Partner with internal teams, external customers, and strategic suppliers to support subsystem development, present technical solutions, build capital equipment business cases, and drive continuous improvement using Microsoft collaboration tools.

About You

You?re a systems-minded engineer who thrives at the intersection of design, performance, and mission impact. You?re comfortable owning complex weapon system architectures from early concept through validation, and you enjoy translating requirements into practical, buildable solutions. You collaborate easily with engineers, partners, and customers, communicate technical ideas with confidence, and take pride in building disciplined documentation and models that drive results. You?re naturally curious, detail-oriented, and always looking for smarter, more efficient ways to improve how systems are designed, tested, and delivered.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field required, Master of Science preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the firearms or defense industry, 10+ years preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with firearms and safe firearm handling.
• Experience with military requirements management, military hardware procurement, and the ability to follow and apply military specifications and industry-standard design and testing specifications.
• Proficiency creating models and drawings using CAD software, with SolidWorks experience preferred, and a strong engineering discipline grounded in modern design, simulation, analysis, and manufacturing techniques.
• Technical understanding of ammunition manufacturing techniques and performance specifications, as well as electronics, optics, and electro-optic systems; experience as a responsible person on a Federal Explosive License desired.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance if required.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to support job functions.

What makes Barrett an exceptional place to work?

Our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and family-like work culture, accompanied by a variety of attractive benefits including:

• A flexible and adaptable work style.
• Meaningful recognition and bi-weekly pay cycles.
• Ongoing growth through learning, mentoring, training and career progression opportunities.

About Us

Barrett is a global leader in large-caliber rifle design and manufacturing, proudly headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. For over 40 years, we?ve been at the forefront of innovation, starting with Ronnie Barrett?s revolutionary Model 82, which earned praise from the U.S. Army and set the standard for modern firearms.

Our products serve civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the U.S. military, and over 80 allied nations. As part of the NIOA Group, we continue to push the boundaries of precision, performance, and innovation.

At Barrett, we don?t just build firearms, we craft solutions that stand the test of time and exceed expectations. "There?s always a better way" is our mantra, guiding us to continuously improve and evolve our designs to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

If you are seeking a new challenge and would enjoy the opportunity to work in a fast paced and customer focused business, click on the APPLY NOW button and submit your application.

For further information please visit https://barrett.net/ and https://www.nioa.com.au/

Additional Screening

By applying for this role, you accept that the following checks will occur for the successful candidate:

• Background Checks
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug & Alcohol Testing

Permanent working rights and availability to work in the United States