Sustainment Mechanical Engineer

SAIC • Crane, IN

17h • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Sustainment Mechanical Engineer to support the U.S. Navy at NSWC Crane in Crane, Indiana. The role is part of a hands-on, cross-functional team of engineers and technicians supporting sustainment activities within the Strategic Systems unit. Work focuses on adapting and updating existing assets and infrastructure for Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) missile systems deployed on Columbia/Dreadnaught-class submarines. The position is primarily on-site at Crane Naval Base, working directly with the Government Customer, with occasional travel to SAIC’s facility in Bedford, Indiana.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Zero years of experience required.
• Communicate effectively with personnel at all levels and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Interim Secret clearance required to start, with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance; SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with quality management systems.
• Familiarity with ASME drafting standards.
• Troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with Product Data Management Systems such as Windchill or iPDM.
• Experience with SolidWorks and/or CREO.
• Experience with engineering design, modeling, and drawing development.
• Knowledge of systems engineering and integration principles, including requirements definition, verification and validation testing, interface control documents (ICDs), and systems engineering management plans (SEMP).

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines and priorities.
• Work with customers to clarify requirements, develop execution plans, and provide timely status updates.
• Prepare Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) to update and revise official drawings.
• Perform failure analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop quality acceptance documents using drawings and program requirements to validate new hardware.

What This Job Offers

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