Maritime Mechanical Engineer – Design, Test & Field

SAIC; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team focused on advancing maritime off-board countermeasure systems. You will contribute to design, development, and deployment across the system lifecycle.

The role emphasizes mechanical design, analysis, and testing for harsh maritime environments, with opportunities to influence production and delivery while collaborating across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of hands-on mechanical design, analysis, and testing.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo) and FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex systems.
• Understanding of material selection for seawater, high loads, and dynamic conditions.
• Experience with rapid prototyping, 3D printing, or additive manufacturing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, enabling collaboration 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, including requirements analysis, system design, fabrication, testing, and product improvement.
• Conduct structural, thermal, and fluid dynamic analyses to validate designs and ensure performance requirements are met.
• Design for harsh, dynamic maritime environments, considering corrosion resistance, water pressure, and reliability.
• Engage in hands-on integration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of mechanical components and systems in lab and field environments.
• Prepare detailed documentation including drawings, reports, manufacturing instructions, and test specifications.
• Collaborate with suppliers/manufacturers to oversee prototyping and production processes, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Stay informed about emerging trends in maritime defense technology and innovation.

Skills

CAD software

FEA

Material selection

Rapid prototyping

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Creo

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team focused on advancing maritime off-board countermeasure systems. You will contribute to design, development, and deployment across the system lifecycle.

The role emphasizes mechanical design, analysis, and testing for harsh maritime environments, with opportunities to influence production and delivery while collaborating across disciplines.