Science and Engineering

NSWC IHD hires scientists and engineers in a variety of disciplines to support our mission requirements. From a B.S. to a Ph.D., there is a place for you.  As a civilian scientist or engineer, you may be working with explosives; propellants; pyrotechnics; chemicals; rocket, missile, and gun propulsion systems; missile simulators; test and diagnostic equipment; tri-service cartridge-actuated devices; propellant-actuated devices; and aircrew escape propulsion systems, to name a few. We also provide special weapons support, explosives safety support, and ordnance environmental support to the United States and foreign military and others in the ordnance industry.