Mechanical Engineer

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

Job ID 2617589

Location Crane, IN, US

Date Posted 2026-10-05

Category Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory Mechanical Engr

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a motivated and highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team focused on the design, development, and deployment of innovative maritime off-board countermeasure systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to developing advanced mechanical systems that protect naval vessels from threats.

The successful candidate will be a creative problem-solver, applying a strong mechanical engineering foundation to support the system lifecycle, from concept development to production and delivery. Knowledge or experience in maritime domain systems and/or countermeasure technologies is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (engineers, designers, and analysts) to design, develop, and test mechanical systems and components 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, and maritime operational environments, considering factors such as corrosion resistance, water pressure, and reliability.
• Engage in hands-on integration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of mechanical components and systems in both lab and field environments.
• Prepare detailed documentation, including drawings, technical reports, manufacturing instructions, and test specifications ensuring compliance with industry standards (MIL-STD, ASME).
• 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.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in mechanical design, analysis, and testing.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo) and finite element analysis (FEA) tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex systems.
• Understanding of material selection for environments exposed to seawater, high loads, and dynamic conditions.
• Experience with rapid prototyping, 3D printing, or additive manufacturing processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, enabling collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with maritime defense or off-board countermeasure systems (e.g., torpedo defense, decoys, anti-air/anti-surface systems).
• Background or experience with MIL-STD or related testing requirements for the defense industry.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and integration processes in maritime environments.
• Exposure to hydrodynamic systems, buoyancy-driven devices, or marine vehicle/structure design.
• Hands-on experience in designing for dynamic and shock-tested applications (e.g., MIL-S-901).
• Active or ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance.
• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.