SAIC

Mechanical Engineer

SAIC • $70K — $95K *
Crane, IN 47522In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
  • Proficiency in creating technical reports and summaries.
  • Experience with Mechanical Engineering drawing software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
  • Skilled in analytical tools (ANSYS, MATLAB) for mechanical analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical or system analyzers.
  • Familiarity with systems engineering concepts for requirements management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine radar system designs applying mechanical engineering principles.
  • Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to gather and integrate technical requirements.
  • Utilize design software to create and validate mechanical designs.
  • Conduct detailed engineering analyses for design robustness.
  • Support development and refinement of systems engineering processes.
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations for program documentation.
  • Troubleshoot issues to support ongoing radar-related projects.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge radar systems and technologies.
  • Engagement with a multidisciplinary team fostering collaboration.
  • Potential for career growth within a reputable defense-focused organization.
  • Access to advanced engineering tools and methodologies.
  • Commitment to professional development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a qualified Mechanical Engineer to provide comprehensive mechanical engineering support for radar system designs and production engineering efforts in Crane, IN. The role encompasses collaboration with diverse stakeholders, leveraging specialized tools for design capture, analysis, modeling, and simulation while ensuring successful communication and integration of solutions within a multidisciplinary team.

The selected candidate will:
  • Develop and refine radar system designs involving cutting-edge mechanical engineering principles.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), program office personnel, fleet contacts, In-Service Engineering Agents (ISEA), and other radar systems stakeholders to gather and integrate technical requirements.
  • Utilize advanced Mechanical Engineering drawing software and modeling tools to create and validate mechanical designs.
  • Conduct detailed engineering analysis to ensure design robustness and reliability.
  • Support the development, implementation, and refinement of systems engineering processes, including requirements definition and verification.
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations as part of program documentation, progress updates, and project reviews.
  • Demonstrate commitment to supporting ongoing radar-related projects and production efforts by troubleshooting issues as required.


Qualifications

Required Education and Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree plus two (2) years of experience.

The ideal candidate must possess expertise and experience in the following critical areas:
  • Oral and Written Communication: Exceptional ability to clearly convey project details, design decisions, and analysis results to stakeholders. This includes formal presentations and technical documentation.
  • Report Compilation: Proficiency in creating concise, informative technical reports, analyses, and summaries.
  • Mechanical Engineering Drawing Software: Experience in using software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar tools for mechanical design schematics.
  • Engineering Analysis Software: Skilled in relevant analytical tools such as ANSYS, MATLAB, or other modeling/simulation software to perform and interpret mechanical analyses.
  • Systems Engineering: Familiarity with systems engineering concepts, methodologies, and tools for requirements analysis, design synthesis, and verification.
  • Analyzers: Hands-on experience using mechanical or system analyzers (e.g., finite element analysis tools or vibration analyzers).
  • Mechanical Engineering Design: Proficient in creating practical designs (prototype through production) for radar or similar hardware systems.
  • Requirements Analysis: Solid expertise in requirements definition, analysis, and management, ensuring traceability and compliance with project standards.
  • System Design: Capability to design and develop systems aligned with user needs and operational constraints.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity or experience with radar or RF system designs is a strong advantage.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams, especially in defense or aerospace domains.
  • Strong analytical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working with program offices, DoD standards, or military environments is beneficial.

Clearance Requirements:
  • Interim Secret clearance required to start.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and hold a finalized Secret clearance.


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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