Senior Mechanical Engineer

Saab, Inc.; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 112,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Saab, Inc.’s Autonomous and Undersea Systems division is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to guide technical teams in capturing and implementing product design requirements for autonomous USVs/UUVs and ROVs. Onsite roles in Cranston, RI, Quincy, MA, or Bristol, RI offer opportunity to lead full lifecycle activities from concept to sea-testing.

Required are a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred) and 8+ years in advanced mechanical design with DoD experience, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s degree is a plus
• 8+ years of relevant experience in advanced mechanical design
• Experience with design for manufacturability and DoD-related projects
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and resolve complex engineering issues
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, Solid Edge, and ANSYS preferred

Responsibilities

• Conceive, develop, and analyze mechanical components, assemblies, and systems
• Apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to create innovative solutions
• Present technical concepts, tradeoffs, analyses, and performance estimates
• Interface with Systems Engineering to define customer requirements
• Follow through on full product lifecycle: development, prototyping, integration, verification, delivery
• Mentor and develop engineering staff; work within a team to achieve goals

Skills

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

ANSYS

GD&T

Project leadership

Mechanical design

DoD security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

ANSYS

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:

Saab Inc., Autonomous and Undersea Systems division is seeking an innovative and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to guide others on technical teams in capturing, understanding, and implementing product design requirements for autonomous Unmanned Surface/Underwater Vehicles (aUSVs/aUUVs, AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). This is an onsite position that can sit in our Quincy, MA, Cranston, RI, or future Bristol, RI location.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conceive, develop, and analyze, mechanical components, assemblies, and systems
• Apply fundamentals of mechanical engineering to create innovative solutions.
• Present and discuss technical concepts, tradeoffs, analyses, designs, and performance estimates.
• Interface with Systems Engineering and other disciplines to develop/define/implement customer requirements.
• Follow through on full product lifecycle: development, prototyping, integration, verification, delivery, and support as required including operations and sea-testing.
• Incorporate best practices for mechanical engineering and Design for Cost & Manufacturability.
• Identify, manage, and solve problems associated with mechanical engineering work products.
• Apply experience and knowledge to resolve design, supplier quality, manufacturing, and field issues.
• Create and modify assembly drawings, vendor item control drawings, connection diagrams, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for an entire system including electronics.
• Follow company standard operating procedures and Quality System requirements.
• Plan, organize, and estimate required effort for responsible tasks, including possibly writing Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Work within a team environment to achieve goals.
• Support mentoring and engineering staff development.

Compensation Range:

$111,700 - $145,200 The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline required, Master’s degree is a plus.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in advanced mechanical design with broad application and a fundamental understanding of the product development life cycle.
• Fundamental understanding of industry accepted design methods and practices, including design spaces/tradeoffs, test data analysis, and requirement/specification change processes.
• Significant product development background demonstrating a strong engineering aptitude and good problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve issues during design, development and execution of mechanical engineering activities.
• Experience using SolidWorks, Solid Edge, ANSYS (bonus), MS Office (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. (Project is a plus)) to create drawings, documents, work products, and presentations.
• Ability to update and review mechanical drawings for correct geometric dimension tolerancing (GD&T), accuracy, and completeness.
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven contributor on project teams to accomplish objectives.
• Effective contributor in a team environment, providing technical leadership where applicable.
• Ability to work independently to achieve technical and program requirements.
• Ability to work with other engineering disciplines to contribute to a collaborative development environment.
• Must hold or be able to obtain U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, both international and domestic.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Prior experience with DoD or with U.S. government customers is highly desirable.
• Experience developing hardware for Naval and Marine applications.
• Familiarity with Military Standards, ruggedized equipment design, and environmental test requirements.
• Knowledge of materials and corrosion control.
• Extensive familiarity with the design and development of autonomous surface and underwater systems.
• Experience modeling and designing thermal management solutions through conduction, convection, and radiation using industry standard practices including thermal piping.

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits:

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
• Wellness and employee assistance resources
• Employee stock purchase opportunities
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

About Us:

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations.

Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.

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Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab, Inc. serves the U.S. government, industry, and commercial customers with world-leading products, services and solutions including military and civil security. We provide solutions and technologies that are central to U.S. defense and homeland security. We develop, modify and deliver Saab's portfolio to U.S. customers, blending Swedish quality and reliability with American ambition and cost efficiency.

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