Remote Mechanical Engineer - Hypersonic ISEA (Naval)

Science Applications International Corp.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to serve as an In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) in support of hypersonic weapons systems deployed aboard Zumwalt-class DDG-1000 destroyers and Virginia-class submarines. This role plays a critical part in ensuring operational readiness, technical integrity, and lifecycle sustainment of cutting-edge capabilities.

The position is 100% remote with monthly travel to Crane, IN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering plus two years of related experience.
• Experience with technical manual development in a DoD/naval environment.
• Experience developing Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and supporting configuration management processes.
• Familiarity with naval weapons systems, shipboard mechanical systems, or related defense platforms.
• Experience participating in or supporting Change Control Boards (CCBs).
• Proficiency in redline drawing development and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Strong technical writing skills with experience authoring risk statements, engineering assessments, and logistics documents.
• Ability to work effectively with Fleet Support Representatives and government customers.
• Interim secret clearance required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) for hypersonic weapons systems, providing mechanical engineering expertise across the full sustainment lifecycle.
• Review, develop, and maintain technical manuals to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with current system configurations.
• Develop and process Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), ensuring proposed changes are technically sound, properly documented, and traceable to system/subsystem requirements.
• Perform configuration management activities, maintaining the integrity of the engineering baseline and ensuring delivered hardware and software configurations are accurately tracked and documented.
• Author and update redline drawings, incorporating approved engineering changes and ensuring as-built configurations are accurately reflected.
• Develop and review Independent Logistics Assessment (ILA) documents to support fleet readiness and sustainment planning.
• Write clear and concise risk statements, identifying technical risks and recommending mitigation strategies to program leadership and government customers.
• Participate in and support Change Control Boards (CCBs), presenting engineering changes, responding to technical inquiries, and ensuring proper disposition of action items.
• Collaborate closely with Fleet Support Representatives to address fleet-identified issues, document discrepancies, and drive timely engineering resolutions.
• Ensure alignment between delivered systems and applicable system/subsystem specifications, identifying and resolving gaps or non-conformances.
• Support technical reviews, audits, and program milestones as required by the government customer.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, logistics personnel, and government stakeholders to support overall program objectives.

Skills

Strong written communication

Team collaboration

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PTC Windchill

NAVAIR MBPS / PLM tools

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to serve as an In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) in support of hypersonic weapons systems deployed aboard Zumwalt-class DDG-1000 destroyers and Virginia-class submarines. This role plays a critical part in ensuring operational readiness, technical integrity, and lifecycle sustainment of cutting-edge capabilities.

The position is 100% remote with monthly travel to Crane, IN.