Senior Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Panama City Beach, Florida, at the Holley Engineering and Integration Center. This role supports 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. The position involves leading 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, supporting accelerated development and fielding of technologies to address emergent warfighter requirements.
Requirements
- highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer
- high level of technical expertise
- advanced problem-solving skills
- leadership capabilities
- collaborative mindset
- utilizing advanced principles of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
