Senior Mechanical Engineer

SAIC•Indianapolis, IN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams and projects related to the design, manufacture, and sustainment of US military equipment and systems and other related systems in support of its Indianapolis facility. This position will be a hybrid role with approximately (1-4 days per week onsite) at our Indianapolis, IN facility.

Requirements

Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years related experience.
Experience generating mechanical requirements and translating them into design concepts to achieve desired output.
Experience writing and interpreting technical reports and requirements and interface documents.
Strong background in product design review processes, to include preparation of review documentation and products, and presentation of material in a structured development environment (i.e. defense, medical, automotive, etc.).
Experience running small projects related to electronics system development and/or integration.
Experience leading teams of engineers and/or other related project personnel.
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD and/or Creo.
Experience using FEA tools, preparing reports with findings, and using results to improve mechanical/system designs.
Experience preparing presentation material and presenting to peers, project team members, customers, and managers at all levels.
Experience with Configuration Management Tools for version control of hardware, software, and documentation.
Must be a US Citizen.
Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a small team collaborative environment.
Experience managing and mentoring Mechanical Engineers.
Product Life Cycle Management experience.
Experience with product development procedures, specifically iterative product design & development of embedded systems.

Responsibilities

Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams and projects related to the design, manufacture, and sustainment of US military equipment and systems.
Develop, produce, and sustain radar and related RF systems, electronic warfare systems, communications equipment and systems, acoustic systems, electro-optic systems, weapon system launch and control systems, test equipment, and other military equipment.
Design mechanical constructs using technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
Solve complex engineering problems for multiple simultaneous projects.
Understand the effects of static loads, stress loads, acoustic pressure, altitude, humidity, and other environmental exposures on systems and components.
Perform FEA structural and thermal analysis using common software packages.
Apply GD&T and ASME standards (or other industry standards) to drawings and models.
Standardize mechanical engineering processes and tools for the facility.
Guide the mechanical engineering team in the implementation of processes and tools.
Manage a team of other Mechanical Engineers.
Mentor and give guidance to lower-level engineers.
Review the work of other engineers and help them improve their skills.
Generate mechanical requirements and translate them into design concepts.
Write and interpret technical reports and requirements and interface documents.
Participate in product design review processes, including preparation of documentation and presentation of material.
Run small projects related to electronics system development and/or integration.
Prepare presentation material and present to peers, project team members, customers, and managers at all levels.
Utilize Configuration Management Tools for version control of hardware, software, and documentation.