RF Mechanical Engineer - Flight & Shipboard (Hybrid)

SAIC; Crane (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team supporting the design and development of RF receiver (Rx) and transmitter (Tx) systems for aerospace and sea-based platforms. This role focuses on providing mechanical engineering expertise to ensure the successful integration of systems within diverse environments, ranging from flight systems to shipboard installations.

The selected engineer will design mechanical solutions for system integration, including mounting systems,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical/Structural Engineering or related field.
• Two or more years of aerospace or shipboard system integration experience.
• Must be a US citizen with interim secret clearance to start; Secret clearance attainable.
• Experience designing mechanical systems for dynamic aerospace and naval environments.
• Proficiency in CAD and structural/environmental analysis tools (ANSYS, Abaqus).
• Knowledge of MIL-STD and industry standards for aerospace/naval systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical solutions to integrate RF Rx/Tx systems into flight and shipboard environments.
• Engineer mounting systems for sea-based platforms ensuring stability and compliance with constraints.
• Design and analyze antenna gimballing/vectoring systems for mechanical performance.
• Create packaging and enclosures for rugged transportation of assemblies.
• Collaborate with RF, electrical, and systems engineers to meet requirements.
• Contribute to trade studies evaluating mechanical options for performance and cost.
• Participate in system testing and validation to align with program needs.

Skills

US Citizen

Interim Secret Clearance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

2+ years aerospace/shipboard systems experience

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

CREO

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team supporting the design and development of RF receiver (Rx) and transmitter (Tx) systems for aerospace and sea-based platforms. This role focuses on providing mechanical engineering expertise to ensure the successful integration of systems within diverse environments, ranging from flight systems to shipboard installations.

The selected engineer will design mechanical solutions for system integration, including mounting systems,