Maritime Mechanical Engineer - Countermeasure Systems

SAIC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a motivated mechanical engineer to join our team focused on the design, development, and deployment of maritime off-board countermeasure systems. You will contribute to advanced mechanical systems for naval vessels, from concept through production, working with cross-functional teams.

Candidates should have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, 2+ years of experience, CAD/FEA proficiency, and an understanding of corrosion and seawater exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience; Master’s degree may substitute.
• Proficiency in CAD software and FEA tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to design, develop, and test mechanical systems for maritime countermeasure technologies.
• Participate in all phases of the product lifecycle from requirements analysis to production.
• Conduct structural, thermal, and fluid dynamic analyses to validate designs.
• Design for harsh maritime environments including corrosion resistance and water pressure.
• Engage in hands-on integration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization in lab and field.
• Prepare documentation including drawings, reports, and test specifications per MIL-STD and ASME.
• Collaborate with suppliers to oversee prototyping and production processes.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

CDP/CAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Creo

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

SAIC is seeking a motivated mechanical engineer to join our team focused on the design, development, and deployment of maritime off-board countermeasure systems. You will contribute to advanced mechanical systems for naval vessels, from concept through production, working with cross-functional teams.

Candidates should have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, 2+ years of experience, CAD/FEA proficiency, and an understanding of corrosion and seawater exposure.