What is the salary for the Lithium Battery Safety Program Specialist role at SAIC?

The listed annual base salary range is $120K–$160K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does SAIC sponsor work visas for the Lithium Battery Safety Program Specialist role?

This employer explicitly offers H-1B visa sponsorship for this role.

Is the Lithium Battery Safety Program Specialist position at SAIC remote?

Yes — this role is listed as remote (work location: Remote, IN).

What degree is required for the Lithium Battery Safety Program Specialist role at SAIC?

The posting accepts the following combinations: BS + 8 years, MS + 6 years.

How many years of experience does this Lithium Battery Safety Program Specialist role require?

The posting calls for at least 8 years of relevant experience.

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Lithium Battery Safety Program Specialist

SAIC · Remote, IN3w ago

$120k – $160kfrom the posting

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Why it is interesting. Directly supports Navy's Lithium Battery Safety Program, working with certifying authorities on mission-critical energy storage.

Might not be for you. Requires Secret clearance and 8+ years experience; heavy documentation and compliance focus, not open-ended R&D.

Bench and deskDeep specialist Senior hires only

Adjacent materials roleRDT&E of lithium chemistry power storage systems; battery dissection, electrical safety reviews, mishap analysis

Seniority: Senior
Work: Remote
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 8+ yrs
Industry: Defense
Role: Quality / Testing
Clearance: Secret
Visa: Sponsors H-1B

Materials

lithium battery systems1 role

Role details

Job ID 2616513

Location

Remote Work, IN, US

Date Posted

2026-09-03

Subcategory

Electrical Engr

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Minimum Clearance Required

Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

Secret

Potential for Remote Work

ORA_REMOTE

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Lithium Battery Safety Program Specialist to support our Navy power and energy customer in Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) of lithium chemistry power storage systems. The ideal candidate will play a key role in providing specialized support for the Navy’s Lithium Battery Safety Program and related engineering services. The role involves safety program development, certification planning, engineering analysis, test planning, and logistics for lithium battery systems.

Candidates will work closely with program offices, certifying authorities, and technical agents to ensure compliance with safety standards, conduct risk assessments, and support mission-critical operations.

Candidate would be required to come to Crane NSWC one time per month for customer meetings.

Assist in developing safety programs based on lithium battery size, scope, and application, including initial investigations and determining certification requirements per S9310-AQ-SAF-010.
Review and verify existing certifications, complete procurement reports, and identify impacted platforms and required standards.
Document certifying authority contacts and outline technical concurrence requirements, including system-level and platform assessments.
Support certification plan development, test procedures, and safety evaluations, including recommendation letters and technical analysis for accelerated reviews.
Perform hazard analyses and risk characterization in accordance with MIL-STD-882/NAVSEA 5100.12-M.
Maintain internal workload trackers and modeling metrics.
Attend stakeholder meetings and provide regular updates on certification status, workload, and program support.
Provide logistics management for test assets, equipment, and data; develop and maintain databases and documentation (SOPs, SDs, TPs, LHPCs).
Support engineering investigations, including battery dissection, management, electrical safety reviews, and mishap analysis.
Procure materials for mission-critical test operations using established acquisition processes.
Develop and revise test plans and procedures, monitor compliance during testing, and compile and analyze certification data.
Present test results and certification plans, write peer-reviewed reports, and provide recommendations to technical agents.
Ensure personnel safety by providing PPE and adhering to SOPs during hazardous operations; uphold environmental and safety requirements.
Deliver engineering analysis for lithium battery systems, including operation, capability assessment, and support for mishap and fault investigations, which may require travel to test sites.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Required

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related technical discipline (preferred) and eight (8)+ years of experience or Masters and six (6)+ years of experience.
Ability to obtain/maintain full Secret Clearance. An Interim Secret Clearance is required to start (company will sponsor).
Ability to facilitate new Lithium Battery designs through Navy approval Process.

Desired

Experience in battery systems, safety certification, and engineering investigations.
Familiarity with MIL-STD-882, NAVSEA 5100.12-M, S9310-AQ-SAF-010, SG270-BV-SAF-010, and related standards.
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.