Mechanical Engineer

SAIC • Middletown, RI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an organized and motivated Mechanical Engineer to support modernization and development of torpedo test equipment hardware designs and production activities from its Middletown, Rhode Island office. The role involves contributing to multiple high-profile projects, working with customers, suppliers, engineers, logisticians, and technicians, and managing projects with limited oversight. The engineer will define test requirements with customers, source and coordinate with suppliers and vendors, and prepare project documentation such as analysis of alternatives, technical design packages, presentations, test requirements, operational results, schedules, and other engineering materials. The position requires broad engineering capability, attention to detail, strong communication and technical writing skills, and willingness to perform hands-on project work. Customer interactions take place digitally, at a local Naval research center in Newport, Rhode Island, and occasionally at other customer sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least two years of experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET-level clearance.
• Experience leading multiple projects to completion.
• Ability to support in-person customer interactions at the local Naval research center in Newport, Rhode Island, and occasionally at external customer sites.
• Strong technical writing, engineering documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work through challenging projects without extensive oversight.

Nice To Haves

• Experience executing large-scale projects using formal Project Management and/or Systems Engineering practices.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with National Instruments hardware and software systems or other data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in multiple high-profile projects involving torpedo test equipment modernization, development, and production support.
• Interface with customers to define key test requirements.
• Source and coordinate with suppliers and vendors.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including analyses of alternatives, technical design packages, presentations, test requirements, operational results, and project schedules.
• Communicate regularly with customers, engineers, logisticians, and technicians.
• Manage or self-direct projects and help ensure they remain on schedule and within budget while meeting requirements.
• Attend customer meetings in person at the local Naval research center in Newport, Rhode Island, and occasionally at other customer sites.
• Perform hands-on project work when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level