SAIC

Mechanical Engineer

SAIC$120K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering and 9 years of experience or equivalent experience without a degree.
  • Active secret clearance required on the first day of employment.
  • 4 years of experience in design, testing, production, and documentation of marine environment hardware.
  • 2 years of experience with 3D CAD programs like SolidWorks, SolidEdge, or Inventor.
  • 12 years of experience in designing electro-mechanical systems.
  • 8 years of experience with MK 18 Support Equipment, including RHIB Side Launch and Recovery System and Stern Gate Launch and Recovery device.

Responsibilities

  • Provide mechanical engineering support for the Mission Support Equipment (MSE) group.
  • Sustain and maintain support equipment reliability for MK 18 FoS Systems.
  • Enhance supportability of unmanned equipment used in expeditionary operations.
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure equipment meets mission requirements.
  • Lead design and testing efforts for marine hardware.

Benefits

  • Position includes the opportunity to work on cutting-edge unmanned maritime systems.
  • On-site work in the San Diego area, offering a dynamic team environment.
  • Possibility for future career advancement within the company as projects evolve.
  • Engage in work that supports Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, contributing to national defense.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Unmanned Maritime Systems Support (UMSS) effort. This program will entail support of the Expeditionary Unmanned Systems (ExUS) project, unmanned equipment development and testing and logistics support for the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC).

This position is contingent upon award news, expected September 2026. This position is on site in San Diego, CA.

The Mechanical Engineer will provide mechanical engineering support to the Mission Support Equipment (MSE) group to sustain, maintain, and enhance the reliability, maintainability, and supportability of support equipment used with MK 18 FoS Systems.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, or Ocean Engineering and 9 years experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Required Security Clearance:
  • Must have an active secret clearance on first day of employment

Desired Qualifications and Experience:
  • 4 years of experience with design, testing, production, and documentation of marine environment hardware
  • 2 years of experience with 3D CAD programs, to include SolidWorks, SolidEdge, or Inventor
  • FEA experience for dynamic structures
  • 12 years of experience in the design of electro-mechanical systems
  • 8 years of experience designing MK 18 Support Equipment, to include the 11 m Experience with Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) Side Launch and Recovery System (SL&RS) and the Stern Gate Launch and Recovery (SGL&R) device
  • 10 years of demonstrated experience in the design of electro-mechanical systems

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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