Senior Mechanical Engineer

Saab • Quincy, MA

10d • $111,700 - $145,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Saab Inc.’s Autonomous and Undersea Systems division is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to guide technical teams in capturing, understanding, and implementing product design requirements for autonomous Unmanned Surface and Underwater Vehicles (aUSVs/aUUVs, AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). This is an onsite position based in Quincy, Massachusetts; Cranston, Rhode Island; or the future Bristol, Rhode Island location.

The engineer will contribute across the full product lifecycle, from development and prototyping through integration, verification, delivery, and support, including operations and sea-testing. The role includes technical leadership and mentoring, collaboration with systems engineering and other disciplines, and work consistent with company procedures and Quality System requirements.

The compensation range is $111,700–$145,200. Saab considers the role’s responsibilities, location, market and business considerations, and the candidate’s experience, skills, and education or training when making an offer. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and must hold or be able to obtain a U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance. Selected applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and be able to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in advanced mechanical design, with broad application and a fundamental understanding of the product development lifecycle.
• Fundamental understanding of industry-accepted design methods and practices, including design spaces and tradeoffs, test data analysis, and requirement/specification change processes.
• Significant product development background demonstrating strong engineering aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve issues during mechanical engineering design, development, and execution.
• Experience using SolidWorks, Solid Edge, and MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to update and review mechanical drawings for correct geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), accuracy, and completeness.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to contribute to project teams and accomplish objectives.
• Ability to contribute effectively in a team environment and provide technical leadership where applicable.
• Ability to work independently to achieve technical and program requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines in a development environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, domestically and internationally.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience with ANSYS.
• Experience with MS Project.
• Prior experience with DoD or U.S. government customers.
• Experience developing hardware for Naval and Marine applications.
• Familiarity with Military Standards, ruggedized equipment design, and environmental test requirements.
• Knowledge of materials and corrosion control.
• Extensive familiarity with design and development of autonomous surface and underwater systems.
• Experience modeling and designing thermal management solutions through conduction, convection, and radiation using industry-standard practices, including thermal piping.
• Hybrid packaging design.

Responsibilities

• Conceive, develop, and analyze mechanical components, assemblies, and systems.
• Apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to create innovative solutions.
• Present and discuss technical concepts, tradeoffs, analyses, designs, and performance estimates.
• Work with Systems Engineering and other disciplines to develop, define, and implement customer requirements.
• Support the full product lifecycle, including development, prototyping, integration, verification, delivery, operations, sea-testing, and other required support.
• Apply mechanical engineering best practices and Design for Cost & Manufacturability.
• Identify, manage, and solve problems associated with mechanical engineering work products.
• Use experience and knowledge to resolve design, supplier quality, manufacturing, and field issues.
• Create and modify assembly drawings, vendor item control drawings, connection diagrams, and Bills of Materials for entire systems, including electronics.
• Follow company standard operating procedures and Quality System requirements.
• Plan, organize, and estimate effort for assigned tasks, potentially including writing Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Work within a team to achieve goals.
• Support mentoring and engineering staff development.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance.
• Wellness and employee assistance resources.
• Employee stock purchase opportunities.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, and a business-casual atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

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