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Senior Mechanical Engineer

SAIC

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Engineering - Mechanical
Newport, RI (On-Site/Office)

Description

SAIC is seeking an organized and motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer who will work effectively in a fast-paced environment, specifically with submarine launched weapons / UUV systems and related test equipment in Newport, IN. Our team works both remotely and from our offices in Middletown RI and Silverdale WA, ensuring a balance of independent work and in-person collaboration.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
  • Work in a team environment with government and SAIC engineers to design, development, test and implement modern systems for the U.S. Navy.
  • Help to understand and drive requirements for production, development testing, and final testing of highly complex mission hardware.
  • Support the design of vehicle components, systems, mechanisms, fluid systems, tools, and other types of hardware to mitigate obsolescence, improve performance and manufacturability.
  • Utilize hand calculations and tools such as FEA to inform and validate design decisions.
  • Support CAD model development and engineering analyses to include FEA, CFD, Thermal, Fatigue, Acoustics, etc.
  • Demonstrate ownership of all project phases from initial concept to final commissioning and operation.
  • Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product.
  • Work closely with a team of engineers and technicians to build, assemble, and operate all components, hardware, and test systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and software engineering, to ensure seamless integration of systems and components.
  • Support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and present at Program Management Reviews (PMRs) as a valued team member.
  • Act as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.

Qualifications

Required Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field and fourteen (14) years' experience; additional four (4) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

Required Clearance:
  • Must be willing to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance; Interim Secret to start; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills:
  • Proven experience in the design, development, and integration of systems or related technologies.
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Knowledge of and experience in selecting materials, manufacturing methods, and surface treatments for mechanical components.
  • Experience working effectively across multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks.
  • Proficiency in utilizing engineering design and simulation tools and software.
  • Position requires U.S. Citizenship and travel up to 25%.
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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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