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Weapons Director Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Military Security Officer

Elberfeld, IN

$14.75 - $18.75/hr

... for direct-entry consideration at an advanced paygrade (E-4 to E-6) depending on experience ... weapons, contraband, or unauthorized items; enforce traffic and parking regulations, respond to ...

... for direct-entry consideration at an advanced paygrade (E-4 to E-6) depending on experience ... weapons, contraband, or unauthorized items; enforce traffic and parking regulations, respond to ...

... for direct-entry consideration at an advanced paygrade (E-4 to E-6) depending on experience ... weapons, contraband, or unauthorized items; enforce traffic and parking regulations, respond to ...

Military Security Officer

Batesville, IN

$16.75 - $21.50/hr

... for direct-entry consideration at an advanced paygrade (E-4 to E-6) depending on experience ... weapons, contraband, or unauthorized items; enforce traffic and parking regulations, respond to ...

Military Security Officer

Hammond, IN

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

... for direct-entry consideration at an advanced paygrade (E-4 to E-6) depending on experience ... weapons, contraband, or unauthorized items; enforce traffic and parking regulations, respond to ...

Military Security Officer

Howe, IN

$15.75 - $20/hr

... for direct-entry consideration at an advanced paygrade (E-4 to E-6) depending on experience ... weapons, contraband, or unauthorized items; enforce traffic and parking regulations, respond to ...

Military Security Officer

Vevay, IN

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

... for direct-entry consideration at an advanced paygrade (E-4 to E-6) depending on experience ... weapons, contraband, or unauthorized items; enforce traffic and parking regulations, respond to ...

Military Security Officer

New Market, IN

$17 - $21.75/hr

... for direct-entry consideration at an advanced paygrade (E-4 to E-6) depending on experience ... weapons, contraband, or unauthorized items; enforce traffic and parking regulations, respond to ...

Military Security Officer

Vincennes, IN

$15 - $19.25/hr

... for direct-entry consideration at an advanced paygrade (E-4 to E-6) depending on experience ... weapons, contraband, or unauthorized items; enforce traffic and parking regulations, respond to ...

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How much do weapons director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for weapons director in Indiana is $117,951.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,900.00 and $130,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weapons director?

A Weapons Director is responsible for managing and directing air defense and weapons systems to engage hostile threats. They monitor radar displays, communicate with pilots, and coordinate tactics to ensure mission success. Weapons Directors play a critical role in military operations, providing real-time guidance and situational awareness. Their job requires quick decision-making, technical expertise, and strong communication skills to safeguard airspace and support national defense objectives.

What are the daily responsibilities of a weapons director?

Weapons Directors are responsible for monitoring and directing air defense weapons systems, tracking potential threats, and coordinating the engagement of targets using advanced radar and communications technology. On a typical day, they analyze data from multiple sources, communicate with pilots and ground units, and make rapid, high-stakes decisions to ensure mission success. They often work as part of a larger operations or command team, collaborating closely with other military personnel and specialists. The role requires maintaining situational awareness at all times, conducting planning briefings, and participating in simulations or training exercises to keep skills sharp.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the weapons director position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Weapons Director, you need in-depth knowledge of air defense systems, radar operations, and military protocols, generally supported by relevant military training or experience. Familiarity with command-and-control systems, tactical data links, and specialized software is crucial for real-time threat assessment and engagement coordination. Strong decision-making, clear communication, and the ability to perform under high pressure are key soft skills in this role. These competencies are vital to ensure the effective coordination of air defense operations and the safety of personnel and assets.

What cities in Indiana are hiring for Weapons Director jobs?

Cities in Indiana with the most Weapons Director job openings:

Principal Systems Engineer, Weapon System Integration

Vectrus, Inc

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

$100 - $130/hr

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Job description

Description

V2X is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join our Systems Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN, supporting programs in next-generation avionics and weapon system integration. Our Indianapolis facility supports a variety of product lines serving multiple DoD customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career.

The ideal candidate embraces modern development processes and techniques that improve product quality & team productivity and has experience developing and integrating advanced systems including situational awareness displays, mission computers, avionics, sensors, mission equipment, and radar systems. We are looking for engineers that enjoy a challenge and have a passion to support our DoD customers and international allies.

The Principal Systems provides technical and programmatic leadership throughout the development life cycle, from concept development, requirements definition, functional analysis, design review support, system implementation, integration, verification, and validation. The Principal Systems will work within a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT), where strong communication and team building skills are critical to success.

Required Skills:

  • At least twelve (12) years of related engineering experience in systems, software, or hardware engineering.

  • Experience with design, integration, and certification of embedded hardware and software subsystems, transitioning products.

  • Experience with Agile software development methodologies

  • Knowledge and experience working with digital data standards such as: MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, Radio Frequency (RF) communication, and ENET protocols.

  • Experience providing leadership, technical direction, and guidance to large multi-discipline teams.

  • Experience leading all systems engineering tasks and cross-product activities across the program.

  • Ability to take ownership of the engineering scope within the program and drive the necessary tasks to ultimately ensure the cross-function team meets the technical requirements.

  • Experience developing technical baselines (requirements/architecture); leading development teams; and developing and reviewing Engineering Change Requests.

  • Experience leading Trade Studies, performing Risk and Opportunity analyses, and tracking and mitigating risks.

  • Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders including leading both internal and customer design reviews.

  • In-depth understanding of the System Engineering Lifecycle and processes.

  • Experience mentoring engineers of all grade levels.

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with weapon systems, military avionic systems, and aircraft integration programs

  • Experience with circuit card, controls systems, and/or component design for weapon systems.

  • Comprehensive understanding the Universal Armament Interface (UAI) interface

  • Experience with Mission Store and/or Carriage System (Type I and Type II) development including design criteria standards (ex. MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088B)

  • Experience with the design and development of weapon safety critical functions

  • Direct experience working with government customers including the US Army, US Navy, USMC and/or USAF.

  • Experience working the front end of the business, creating/reviewing RFPs, SOWs, BOEs, technical volumes, proposals, cost, and schedule estimates.

  • Project management experience including cost, schedule, supplier management, risk, and opportunity assessment.

Education / Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline.

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