Mechanical Engr

SAIC • Bedford, IN

3d

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a motivated and highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team focused on the design, development, and deployment of innovative maritime off-board countermeasure systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to developing advanced mechanical systems that protect naval vessels from threats. The successful candidate will be a creative problem-solver, applying a strong mechanical engineering foundation to support the system lifecycle, from concept development to production and delivery. Knowledge or experience in maritime domain systems and/or countermeasure technologies is highly desirable.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical engineering foundation
• Knowledge or experience in maritime domain systems and/or countermeasure technologies is highly desirable.
• Ability to conduct structural, thermal, and fluid dynamic analyses.
• Experience designing for harsh, dynamic, and maritime operational environments.
• Experience with hands-on integration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Ability to prepare detailed documentation, including drawings, technical reports, manufacturing instructions, and test specifications.
• Familiarity with industry standards (MIL-STD, ASME).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge or experience in maritime domain systems and/or countermeasure technologies

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (engineers, designers, and analysts) to design, develop, and test mechanical systems and components for maritime countermeasure technologies.
• Participate in all phases of the product lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, fabrication, testing, and product improvement.
• Conduct structural, thermal, and fluid dynamic analyses to validate designs and ensure performance requirements are met.
• Design for harsh, dynamic, and maritime operational environments, considering factors such as corrosion resistance, water pressure, and reliability.
• Engage in hands-on integration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of mechanical components and systems in both lab and field environments.
• Prepare detailed documentation, including drawings, technical reports, manufacturing instructions, and test specifications ensuring compliance with industry standards (MIL-STD, ASME).
• Collaborate with suppliers/manufacturers to oversee prototyping and production processes, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Stay informed about emerging trends in maritime defense technology and innovation.

What This Job Offers

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