SAIC

Mechanical Engineer

SAIC$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering with 9 years of experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
  • Must have an active secret clearance on the first day of employment.
  • 4 years of experience in design, testing, production, and documentation of marine environment hardware.
  • 2 years with 3D CAD software, including SolidWorks or Inventor.
  • Experience with FEA for dynamic structures.
  • 12 years in designing electro-mechanical systems.
  • 8 years of experience specifically with MK 18 Support Equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide mechanical engineering support for the Mission Support Equipment (MSE) group.
  • Sustain and enhance the reliability and maintainability of support equipment for MK 18 FoS Systems.
  • Conduct testing and logistics support for unmanned systems in the maritime environment.
  • Collaborate with teams to document design and production processes.
  • Implement design improvements and technical solutions for marine equipment.

Benefits

  • Competitive health and wellness benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and projects.
  • A collaborative work environment with experienced engineers.
  • Involvement in high-impact national defense projects.
Full Job Description
Job 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


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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