Senior Mechanical Engineer

卡慢; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and security company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to guide technical teams in designing autonomous vehicles. This role involves developing innovative mechanical solutions, managing the product lifecycle, and collaborating with various engineering disciplines. Candidates must have a strong background in mechanical design and be able to obtain a U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) plan with immediate vesting

Tuition and student loan assistance

Paid time off including vacation and parental leave

Employee stock purchase program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in advanced mechanical design.
• Strong product development background.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conceive, develop, and analyze mechanical components and systems.
• Follow through on the full product lifecycle including development and sea-testing.
• Support mentoring and development of engineering staff.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

ANSYS

Job description

Job Description:

Saab Inc., Autonomous and Undersea Systems division is seeking an innovative and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to guide 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 position will be based in our Quincy, MA facility.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Conceive, develop, and analyze mechanical components, assemblies, and systems.
2. Apply fundamentals of mechanical engineering to create innovative solutions.
3. Present and discuss technical concepts, tradeoffs, analyses, designs, and performance estimates.
4. Interface with Systems Engineering and other disciplines to develop and implement customer requirements.
5. Follow through on the full product lifecycle: development, prototyping, integration, verification, delivery, and support, including operations and sea-testing.
6. Incorporate best practices for mechanical engineering and Design for Cost & Manufacturability.
7. Identify, manage, and solve problems related to mechanical engineering work products.
8. Resolve design, supplier quality, manufacturing, and field issues using experience and knowledge.
9. Create and modify assembly drawings, vendor control drawings, connection diagrams, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for entire systems, including electronics.
10. Follow company SOPs and Quality System requirements.
11. Plan, organize, and estimate effort for tasks, including writing Basis of Estimates (BOEs) if necessary.
12. Work collaboratively within a team environment to achieve goals.
13. Support mentoring and development of engineering staff.

Compensation Range:

$118,900 - $154,600. This range is a guideline; actual offer factors include role responsibilities, location, market conditions, candidate experience, skills, and education.

Skills and Experience:

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in advanced mechanical design, with broad application and understanding of the product development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of industry design methods, tradeoff analysis, test data analysis, and change management processes.
• Strong product development background with problem-solving skills.
• Experience using SolidWorks, Solid Edge, ANSYS (a plus), MS Office Suite for creating drawings, documents, and presentations.
• Ability to review mechanical drawings for GD&T, accuracy, and completeness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven team contributor with leadership capabilities where applicable.
• Ability to work independently to meet requirements.
• Capability to collaborate with other disciplines in a development environment.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, domestically and internationally.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience with DoD or U.S. government clients.
• Background in hardware development for Naval and Marine applications.
• Familiarity with Military Standards, ruggedized design, and environmental testing.
• Knowledge of materials, corrosion control, and thermal management, including industry-standard practices.
• Experience with autonomous surface and underwater systems design and development.
• Skills in thermal modeling and hybrid packaging design.

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen. Candidates may undergo a security investigation to access classified information.

Drug-Free Workplace:

Saab adheres to policies ensuring a drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening is required.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, parental leave, and sick leave.
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting on employer match.
• Tuition and student loan assistance.
• Wellness programs and employee support services.
• Employee stock purchase program with employer match.

About Us:

Saab is a leading defense and security company committed to safety, sustainability, and equity. With 19,000 employees, we innovate to support military, aviation, and international clients. Headquartered in Syracuse, NY, we promote diversity, career growth, and work-life balance. Saab is an Equal Opportunity employer.