Senior Mechanical Engineer

SAIC•Panama City Beach, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Panama City Beach, Florida. You will lead projects in a dynamic environment at our Holley Engineering and Integration Center, supporting rapid development, prototyping, and production of cutting-edge adaptive warfare technologies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of technical expertise, advanced problem-solving skills, leadership capabilities, and a collaborative mindset. This role will lead mechanical equipment design, system design, testing, and troubleshooting efforts, with support needs spanning from Research & Development to Production Support. The program focuses on asymmetric and adaptive warfare systems designed to deliver flexible, cost-effective solutions for various asset types and modalities. It supports accelerated development and fielding of technologies to address emergent warfighter requirements.

Requirements

High level of technical expertise
Advanced problem-solving skills
Leadership capabilities
Collaborative mindset
Experience with mechanical equipment design
Experience with system design
Experience with testing
Experience with troubleshooting
Experience supporting Research & Development
Experience supporting Production Support
Experience with asymmetric and adaptive warfare systems
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Experience with feasibility assessments
Experience with prototype development
Experience with design validation testing
Experience creating and refining detailed designs, drawings, and manufacturing documentation
Experience collaborating with technicians, junior engineers, and cross-functional teams
Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex issues related to mechanical systems and components
Experience driving innovation in design approaches
Experience optimizing performance, maintainability, and manufacturability for ruggedized environments
Experience preparing, reviewing, and approving technical documentation
Experience interfacing with program management
Experience leading vendor evaluation
Experience reviewing procurement documentation
Experience verifying technical adequacy of deliverables
Experience participating in and leading design reviews
Experience mentoring and supporting junior engineers

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical engineering efforts on a variety of projects, including the design, development, and testing of complex mechanical systems, structural components, and equipment packages.
Develop design requirements and ensure compliance with program objectives, utilizing advanced principles of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Provide expert-level guidance on feasibility assessments, prototype development, and design validation testing.
Oversee and actively contribute to the creation and refinement of detailed designs, drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
Collaborate closely with technicians, junior engineers, and cross-functional teams to meet project milestones and resolve technical challenges.
Serve as the primary technical authority for troubleshooting and resolving complex issues related to mechanical systems and components.
Drive innovation in design approaches to optimize performance, maintainability, and manufacturability for ruggedized environments.
Prepare, review, and approve technical documentation, including engineering reports, test procedures, and variance analysis reports.
Interface directly with program management to communicate technical risks, recommend solutions, and align program deliverables with customer needs.
Lead vendor evaluation, review procurement documentation, and verify the technical adequacy of deliverables.
Actively participate in and provide leadership for design reviews, offering recommendations that ensure compliance with engineering best practices and mission-critical objectives.
Mentor and support junior engineers, helping to build technical expertise within the team.