Maritime Mechanical Engineer – Defense Systems

SAIC; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and deploy maritime countermeasure systems for naval vessels. You will contribute across the system lifecycle from concept to production, collaborating with engineers, designers, and analysts.

Strong CAD/FEA skills, experience with materials in seawater environments, and the ability to work in dynamic teams are essential. Interim Secret clearance may be required to start work.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 2+ years experience; Masters welcomed.
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks/NX/Creo) and FEA tools (ANSYS/Abaqus).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex systems.
• Experience selecting materials for seawater, high loads, dynamic conditions.
• Experience with rapid prototyping, 3D printing, or additive manufacturing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Eligibility for security clearance; interim Secret to start.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to design and test maritime countermeasure systems.
• Participate in all product lifecycle phases from requirements to production.
• Perform structural, thermal, and fluid analyses to validate designs.
• Design for harsh maritime environments, focusing on corrosion resistance and reliability.
• Integrate, troubleshoot, and optimize mechanical components in lab and field.
• Create detailed drawings, reports, and test specs meeting MIL-STD and ASME.
• Coordinate with suppliers to oversee prototyping and production timelines.

Skills

CAD Software

FEA Tools

Problem Solving

Communication

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 Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and deploy maritime countermeasure systems for naval vessels. You will contribute across the system lifecycle from concept to production, collaborating with engineers, designers, and analysts.

Strong CAD/FEA skills, experience with materials in seawater environments, and the ability to work in dynamic teams are essential. Interim Secret clearance may be required to start work.