Mechanical Engineer

SAIC•Flexwork, IN

5d•Remote

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to serve as an In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) supporting hypersonic weapons systems deployed aboard Zumwalt-class DDG-1000 destroyers and Virginia-class submarines. The role supports operational readiness, technical integrity, and lifecycle sustainment of hypersonic strike capabilities. As a technical authority connecting the engineering baseline with fleet operations, the engineer will work with Fleet Support Representatives, government program offices, and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure delivered systems align with system and subsystem requirements throughout their operational lifecycle. The position is 100% remote/work from home, with monthly travel to Crane, Indiana required. Travel may be up to 10%. An interim Secret clearance is required to start, with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance; SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, plus two years of relevant mechanical engineering or engineering-related experience.
Experience with technical manual development and review in a DoD or naval environment.
Demonstrated experience developing Engineering Change Proposals and supporting configuration management processes.
Familiarity with naval weapons systems, shipboard mechanical systems, or related defense platforms.
Experience participating in or supporting Change Control Boards.
Proficiency in redline drawing development and engineering drawing interpretation.
Strong technical writing skills, including experience authoring risk statements, engineering assessments, and logistics documents.
Ability to work effectively with Fleet Support Representatives and government customers.
Interim Secret clearance required to start and ability to obtain a Secret clearance; SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.
Ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting NSWC Crane or other Navy offices.
Experience in an ISEA, sustainment, or lifecycle engineering role.
Familiarity with hypersonic weapons systems, strike weapons, or advanced naval weapons programs.
Experience with DDG-1000 Zumwalt-class or Virginia-class submarine platforms.
Knowledge of MIL-SPEC standards, NAVSEA technical documentation requirements, and DoD configuration management policies, such as EIA-649 and MIL-HDBK-61.
Experience developing or reviewing Independent Logistics Assessment documents.
Experience with Navy Interactive Electronic Technical Manual development.
Familiarity with NAVAIR/NAVSEA acquisition and sustainment processes.
Experience with PTC Windchill, Navy Model Based Product Support, or other PLM/configuration management tools.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary In-Service Engineering Agent for hypersonic weapons systems, providing mechanical engineering expertise across the sustainment lifecycle.
Review, develop, and maintain technical manuals for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with current system configurations.
Develop and process Engineering Change Proposals, ensuring proposed changes are technically sound, documented, and traceable to system and subsystem requirements.
Perform configuration management activities and maintain the integrity and documentation of the engineering baseline and delivered hardware and software configurations.
Author and update redline drawings to incorporate approved engineering changes and reflect as-built configurations.
Develop and review Independent Logistics Assessment documents to support fleet readiness and sustainment planning.
Write risk statements, identify technical risks, and recommend mitigation strategies to program leadership and government customers.
Participate in and support Change Control Boards, present engineering changes, respond to technical inquiries, and ensure action items are properly dispositioned.
Collaborate with Fleet Support Representatives to address fleet-identified issues, document discrepancies, and drive engineering resolutions.
Ensure delivered systems align with applicable system and subsystem specifications, identifying and resolving gaps or non-conformances.
Support technical reviews, audits, and program milestones as required by the government customer.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, logistics personnel, and government stakeholders to support program objectives.