SAIC

Senior Mechanical Engineer

SAIC • $100K — $120K *
Indianapolis, IN 46227In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 9+ years or Master's degree with 7+ years of experience
  • Proficiency in generating mechanical requirements and translating them into design concepts
  • Experience in writing and interpreting technical reports and requirements documentation
  • Strong background in product design review processes across multiple industries
  • Demonstrated ability to manage small projects related to electronics development
  • Leadership experience with engineering teams and mentoring
  • Familiarity with CAD tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and FEA tools for structural analysis
  • US Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams in the design and sustainment of military equipment
  • Solve complex engineering problems across multiple simultaneous projects
  • Analyze environmental effects on systems and components including static and stress loads
  • Perform FEA structural and thermal analysis to optimize mechanical designs
  • Standardize mechanical engineering processes and guide the team in implementation
  • Mentor and review the work of junior engineers to enhance their skills
  • Prepare and present structured technical documentation and project materials

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility in onsite days
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Access to advanced engineering projects in defense and technology sectors
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SAIC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams and projects related to the design, manufacture, and sustainment of US military equipment and systems and other related systems in support of its Indianapolis facility. This position will be a hybrid role with approximately (1-4 days per week onsite) at our Indianapolis, IN facility.

JOB DUTIES:
  • May work with teams developing, producing, and sustaining radar and related RF systems, electronic warfare systems, communications equipment and systems, acoustic systems, electro-optic systems, weapon system launch and control systems, test equipment, and other military equipment.
  • Candidate is expected to have mastery in the use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques for designing mechanical constructs.
  • Candidate is expected to be able to work independently and solve complex engineering problems for multiple simultaneous projects.
  • Must have a good understanding of the effects of static loads, stress loads, acoustic pressure, altitude, humidity, and other environmental exposures on systems and components.
  • Candidate will perform FEA structural and thermal analysis using common software packages.
  • Candidate is expected to have a strong background in GD&T and ASME standards (or other industry standards) applied to drawings and models.
  • Candidate will work to standardize mechanical engineering processes and tools for the facility and will guide the mechanical engineering team in the implementation of the processes and tools.
  • Candidate will manage a team of other Mechanical Engineers, will mentor and give guidance to lower-level engineers, and will be able to review their work and help them improve their skills.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:
  • Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years related experience.
  • Experience generating mechanical requirements and translating them into design concepts to achieve desired output
  • Experience writing and interpreting technical reports and requirements and interface documents
  • Strong background in product design review processes, to include preparation of review documentation and products, and presentation of material in a structured development environment (i.e. defense, medical, automotive, etc.)
  • Experience running small projects related to electronics system development and/or integration.
  • Experience leading teams of engineers and/or other related project personnel
  • Computer skills:
    • Microsoft Office Suite
    • Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD and/or Creo
    • Experience using FEA tools, preparing reports with findings, and using results to improve mechanical/system designs
  • Experience preparing presentation material and presenting to peers, project tram members, customers, and managers at all levels
  • Experience with Configuration Management Tools for version control of hardware, software, and documentation.
  • Candidate must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience working in a small team collaborative environment.
  • Experience managing and mentoring Mechanical Engineers
  • Product Life Cycle Management. Experience with product development procedures, specifically iterative product design & development of embedded systems.

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
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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