Posted today
Secret
$80,001 - $120,000
Unspecified
Engineering - Mechanical
Lakehurst, NJ (On-Site/Office)
Description
SAIC is currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support our Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) team located in Lakehurst, NJ.
Must be local to the Lakehurst, NJ area and onsite a minimum of 4 days a week. Must be a US citizen and able to qualify for a DoD Secret clearance.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Travel up to 20% may be required.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Required clearance: Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance to begin work.
Desired Qualifications:
Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC is currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support our Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) team located in Lakehurst, NJ.
Must be local to the Lakehurst, NJ area and onsite a minimum of 4 days a week. Must be a US citizen and able to qualify for a DoD Secret clearance.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Lead design projects of small parts up to and including complex mechanical systems, working with stakeholders and ensuring proper physical interfacing with the greater system.
- Analyze and troubleshoot hydraulic systems, generators, and large motors.
- Develop (using CREO Parametric) and interpret engineering drawings of complex parts and systems according to best practices and proper geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
- Develop solid models of new or existing parts using CREO Parametric and engineering drawings.
- Execute test and troubleshooting procedures based on project requirements, in locations to include test sites, manufacturing facilities, and aboard active and pre-commissioned Navy vessels.
- Lead failure and root cause investigations, developing and presenting recommendations to program leadership and implementing solutions through development of installation procedures.
- Develop responses to requests for engineering information from sources such as manufacturing facilities, contractors, and shipyards.
- Analyze bolted joints and mechanical parts for suitability, considering fatigue and fracture life of equipment.
- Analyze parts requirements or installation parameters that fall outside of specifications and provide recommendations and corrective actions.
- Assist with review and development of maintenance procedures.
- Interpret engineering specifications for:
- Structural materials
- Hardware such as bolts, nuts, and washers
- Environmental testing
- Equipment design standards
Travel up to 20% may be required.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and Five (5) years or more of engineering experience.
- Experience with mechanical design, development, and maintenance of turbomachinery or complex mechanical systems and machinery.
- Expert in development, review, and geometric dimensioning and tolerance of engineering drawings.
- Well versed with solid modeling using CREO Parametric (preferred) or other solid modeling program.
- Good understanding and practice of fatigue and fracture mechanics, failure and root cause analysis, and collection of quantitative empirical data
leading into development of structural models and analyses. - Excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate and work effectively with stakeholders and personnel of varying technical knowledge, experience, and backgrounds.
- Ability to function independently or cooperatively as the situation dictates, in a manufacturing, test, and shipboard environment with personnel from varying backgrounds and levels of experience.
- Travel up to 20% may be required.
Required clearance: Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance to begin work.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working aboard active naval vessels is a plus, but not required.
- Familiarity with the Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process a plus.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes including non-destructive inspection (NDI) methods a plus.
- Good verbal and written communications skills along with ability to implement feedback from engineers, follow work instructions and work somewhat independently are highly desirable traits.
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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