Mechanical Engineer

Saic; South Weber (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting company is seeking an exceptional Mechanical Engineer to provide high-quality delivery of critical infrastructure projects for the Sentinel ICBM Program. This opportunity allows the candidate to contribute to the modernization of U.S. Air Force deterrents. You will oversee engineering designs, ensure compliance with standards, and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams. The role requires extensive experience in systems engineering and an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance. Hands-on experience with missile systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years (BS) or 3+ years (MS) of directly related experience in systems engineering or complex product development.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance; eligibility for Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Experience applying military and industry standards, e.g., MIL-STD-810, to engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key technical authority during all phases of Sentinel infrastructure projects.
• Conduct rigorous assessments of designs prepared by Architect-Engineer (A/E) firms.
• Identify potential engineering risks and recommend technical mitigation strategies.

Skills

Technical oversight

Risk analysis and mitigation

Technical design review

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

Tools

MATLAB

SysML

DOORS

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking an exceptional Mechanical Engineer to provide high-quality delivery of infrastructure projects to one of the Department of War’s most complex and vital acquisition efforts – the Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Program. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the modernization of the U.S. Air Force’s land-based strategic deterrent, ensuring its operational readiness and sustainability well into the 21st century.

The Sentinel ICBM Program is a massive, multi-faceted initiative to replace the aging LGM-30G Minuteman III weapon system. This career-defining program involves designing and integrating advanced ballistic missile systems, refurbishing or replacing key infrastructure, and fielding state-of-the-art command, control, and support systems. You will work both independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve program objectives in a high-impact national security environment.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as a subject matter expert, conducting detailed technical reviews of engineering designs to ensure compliance with standards, engineering principles, and Sentinel-specific requirements. Your role will focus on providing deep technical analysis and oversight throughout the engineering lifecycle of Sentinel infrastructure projects.

• Provide Technical Oversight: Serve as a key technical authority during all phases of Sentinel infrastructure projects, from design and review through to construction and implementation.
• Conduct Technical Reviews: Perform rigorous assessments of designs prepared by Architect-Engineer (A/E) firms against engineering principles, industry codes, and Sentinel-specific guidelines.
• Ensure Design Compliance: Validate that designs and deliverables adhere to all applicable engineering principles, commercial/military standards, and mission requirements for technically complex projects.
• Analyze and Mitigate Technical Risks: Identify potential engineering risks during the design and implementation process and recommend specific technical mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate on Technical Solutions: Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver engineering solutions, presenting complex technical information to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics with 5+ years (with BS) or 3+ years (with MS) of directly related experience in systems engineering or complex product development.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance with a background investigation completed within the past six years. Must be eligible for Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Demonstrated experience applying military and industry standards, such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-882, and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), to complex engineering projects.
• Proven ability to lead technical design reviews and provide critical feedback on engineering deliverables from internal teams and external A/E firms.
• Experience with formal risk management processes from a technical perspective, including the identification and mitigation of engineering risks.
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing or utilizing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) artifacts (e.g., SysML diagrams, behavioral models) to support system analysis, requirements verification, and design trade studies, using tools such as Cameo, MATLAB, or equivalent.

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

• Hands‑on experience as an engineer working on missile systems or complex weapon systems (such as ACAT I programs or ICBM‑related initiatives).
• Professional Licenses and Certifications, such as a Professional Engineer (PE) License or Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP).
• Experience with requirements management and traceability using tools like DOORS.