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Mechanical Engineer Associate

SAIC

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$80,001 - $120,000
Unspecified
Engineering - Mechanical
San Diego, CA (On-Site/Office)

Description

SAIC is seeking an Mechanical Engineering Associate to provide professional technical support for engineers designing, modifying, repairing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)/drones, both multirotor and fixed-wing.

This position is an ONSITE role in San Diego, CA.

JOB DUTIES:
  • Experience designing, modifying, repairing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)/drones, both multirotor and fixed-wing.
  • Experience with standard hand and shop tools (calipers, drills, cutters, vises, pliers, drill presses, sanders, band saws, etc.).
  • Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) experience using Solidworks, Fusion, Onshape or similar.
  • 3D printing experience (creating production files, operation, maintenance).
  • CNC routing experience (creating production files, fixturing, operation, maintenance).
  • Soldering experience including wire splicing, Plated Through-Hole (PTH), and Surface Mount Device (SMD).
  • Experience making wire harnesses and modifying them in small spaces (ie. Installed in a UAS) is a plus.
  • Electronics knowledge, particularly Direct current (DC) principles.
  • Experience testing and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Experience using electrical test equipment including multimeters, power supplies, bench DC loads
  • Experience working with vendors, procuring parts, etc.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Se

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelors Degree and 0 years of experience; years of experience in lieu of degree to be reviewed
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within 6 months of start.
  • Must have practical knowledge of science and engineering principles.
  • Experience with electrical, electronic, or mechanical components or equipment.
  • Aviation electronics experience or equivalent.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office including Word and Excel.
  • Able to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 25% of the time depending on needs, and able to be on various ships at sea including naval vessels for 1-10 days at a time.
  • Experienced reading wiring diagrams and assembly of unmanned vehicles.

DESIRED SKILLS:
  • Preferred to have a Secret clearance at start but not required.
  • Radio frequency (RF) communication knowledge.
  • Programming skills in C, Arduino, Python or Linux.
  • Strong organizational skills (both digital and physical).
  • Experience with hardware version control.
  • Experience towing large trailers.
  • Experience creating assembly documentation of new hardware devices.
  • Logistics planning experience (ie. Moving equipment internationally for events).
  • Experiencing piloting UAS, both multirotor and fixed-wing

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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