SAIC

Job Description

Description

SAIC has an opening for an organized and motivated Principal Mechanical Engineer who is looking for an opportunity to grow with our company as we continue to expand our business into new and exciting market segments. 

Work will be performed on-site at our location in Indianapolis and can have some remote & travel work on occasion. The individual will be part of a collaborative team of engineers and support technicians working to bring projects from the early concept and design phase, as well as engineering change phases all the way through fabrication, system integration, and acceptance testing.

The technical area of focus is Suspended Storage & Release Equipment (SSRE) for our government military customers. 

The candidate will need a broad engineering skillset, well-developed work habits, an enthusiasm for the work, the willingness to get hands-on with the projects when required, an eagerness to learn new things, and the ability to work through challenging projects without extensive oversight. These projects will broadly include the updating of legacy designs to resolve obsolescence issues and enable the efficient manufacturing of complex and robust electromechanical systems. Modernization of existing test and support equipment as well as the development of new support equipment for both production and research and development (R&D) purposes. Designs are fully documented by the creation of three-dimensional (3D) models and two-dimensional (2D) drawings, schematics, interpreting and updating specifications, and the development of Technical Data Packages (TDPs). Systems have rigorous configuration management processes and systems and comply with NAVSEA Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) processes.

Candidates must demonstrate a history of excelling at multiple concurrent challenges and the ability to successfully work with people from a broad range of disciplines both in an office environment and on-site where the components are being fabricated or where they’re going through final integration and test.

• Develops static and dynamic design and analysis of mechanical systems, equipment and packages.
• Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs.
• Directs support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication. Provides design information to drafting for packaging documentation.
• Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives and establishes goals to meet objectives.
• Provides guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with established policies.
• Work is reviewed and measured based on meeting objectives and schedules. Establishes and recommends changes to policies, which affect subordinate organization(s).

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance; an active Interim Secret is required to be considered.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• NAVSEA Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process.
• Proficiency in CAD software for the development of 3D models and 2D drawings, preferably SolidWorks.
• Experience working with and altering templates for 2D drawing creation.
• Experience developing bills of material (BOMs) for complex assemblies to incorporate on 2D drawings and to use as a costing and tracking tool during projects.
• Experience creating fabrication drawings, including the use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of best design practices to prevent issues during the fabrication phase of the project.
• Experience with configuration management process and tools.
• Experience with NAVSEA Systems Engineering processes.
• Must be highly motivated and have excellent problem solving skills.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently with changing deadlines and priorities.
• Must be able to work in a team environment while completing tasks in an unsupervised and self-directed fashion.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.