Mechanical Engineer

Job ID: 2617589
Location: Crane, IN, US
Date Posted: 2026-10-05
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Mechanical Engr
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is seeking a motivated and highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team focused on the design, development, and deployment of innovative maritime off-board countermeasure systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to developing advanced mechanical systems that protect naval vessels from threats.
The successful candidate will be a creative problem-solver, applying a strong mechanical engineering foundation to support the system lifecycle, from concept development to production and delivery. Knowledge or experience in maritime domain systems and/or countermeasure technologies is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (engineers, designers, and analysts) to design, develop, and test mechanical systems and components for maritime countermeasure technologies.
2. Participate in all phases of the product lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, fabrication, testing, and product improvement.
3. Conduct structural, thermal, and fluid dynamic analyses to validate designs and ensure performance requirements are met.
4. Design for harsh, dynamic, and maritime operational environments, considering factors such as corrosion resistance, water pressure, and reliability.
5. Engage in hands-on integration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of mechanical components and systems in both lab and field environments.
6. Prepare detailed documentation, including drawings, technical reports, manufacturing instructions, and test specifications ensuring compliance with industry standards (MIL-STD, ASME).
7. Collaborate with suppliers/manufacturers to oversee prototyping and production processes, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
8. Stay informed about emerging trends in maritime defense technology and innovation.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in mechanical design, analysis, and testing.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo) and finite element analysis (FEA) tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex systems.
• Understanding of material selection for environments exposed to seawater, high loads, and dynamic conditions.
• Experience with rapid prototyping, 3D printing, or additive manufacturing processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, enabling collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with maritime defense or off-board countermeasure systems (e.g., torpedo defense, decoys, anti-air/anti-surface systems).
• Background or experience with MIL-STD or related testing requirements for the defense industry.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and integration processes in maritime environments.
• Exposure to hydrodynamic systems, buoyancy-driven devices, or marine vehicle/structure design.
• Hands-on experience in designing for dynamic and shock-tested applications (e.g., MIL-S-901).
• Active or ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance.
• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .