SAIC

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

SAIC$90K — $120K *
Crane, IN 47522In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 5+ years of experience or Master's with 3+ years.
  • Proficient in engineering design and analysis, particularly in vibration, shock, thermal, and pressure.
  • Understanding of Systems Engineering principles.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, capable of identifying, analyzing, and evaluating solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • US citizenship required, with the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee project management, including resource allocation, scheduling, and quality assurance.
  • Collaborate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of mechanical systems and custom fabrications.
  • Manage multiple tasks effectively, adapting to changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Direct customer interactions to gather requirements, formulate plans, and provide status updates.
  • Lead a cross-functional team of engineers and technicians to meet program goals.
  • Resolve technical and programmatic issues to ensure effective program execution.
  • Review technical requirements and manage program budgeting and execution.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in defense systems.
  • Collaborative environment with a team of skilled engineers and technicians.
  • Flexibility in managing multiple projects and tasks.
  • Engagement with a variety of stakeholders, including customers and vendors.
  • Potential for personal growth in a Fortune 500 company with a strong mission focus.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer at NSA Crane. The Navy is developing upgrades to provide future capabilities to the Trident II missile as part of the Life Extension 2 (LE2) program. You will be part of a collaborative team of engineers and support technicians working to bring a variety of mechanical designs from the early concept stage all the way through fabrication for the LE2 program. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and management services for several mechanical launch/platform systems.

Job Duties:

Tasking will include project management of products assigned, including resource management, scheduling, and quality assurance of products.
  • Work directly with vendors and manufacturers of mechanical systems, custom fabrications, and assemblies to ensure on time and sufficient deliverables.
  • Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently with changing deadlines and priorities.
  • Interact directly with customers to extract requirements, generate a plan, and report status.
  • Responsible for leading multi-disciplined team of engineers, logisticians, and technicians to ensure program objectives are met.
  • Candidate shall be responsible for ensuring that technical and programmatic issues associated with the effective execution of the program are resolved.
  • Candidate shall be responsible for reviewing and interpreting technical requirements, developing, and defending the program budget, and ensuring project execution.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and five (5) years or more experience or Master's and three (3) years or more experience.
  • Experience with engineering design and analysis in areas such as vibration, acceleration/shock, thermal and pressure.
  • Experience with Systems Engineering principals.
  • Problem solving capabilities - identifying and analyzing problems, seeks/generates and evaluates alternative solutions.
  • Demonstrates ability to clearly and effectively communicate and present information to a wide range of audiences.
  • Must be a US citizen able to obtain clearance up to the level of SECRET.
Desired Qualifications:
  • FEA (ANSYS), MATLAB, CFD/Aerodynamics, Vibration analysis, and Heat transfer/thermal analysis.

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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