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SAIC · 1 day ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Lakehurst, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$80K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

SAIC is currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support their Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment team located in Lakehurst, NJ. The role involves leading design projects, analyzing mechanical systems, and developing engineering drawings and solid models, while ensuring compliance with best practices and specifications.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead design projects of small parts up to and including complex mechanical systems, working with stakeholders and ensuring proper physical interfacing with the greater system

Analyze and troubleshoot hydraulic systems, generators, and large motors

Develop (using CREO Parametric) and interpret engineering drawings of complex parts and systems according to best practices and proper geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Develop solid models of new or existing parts using CREO Parametric and engineering drawings

Execute test and troubleshooting procedures based on project requirements, in locations to include test sites, manufacturing facilities, and aboard active and pre-commissioned Navy vessels

Lead failure and root cause investigations, developing and presenting recommendations to program leadership and implementing solutions through development of installation procedures

Develop responses to requests for engineering information from sources such as manufacturing facilities, contractors, and shipyards

Analyze bolted joints and mechanical parts for suitability, considering fatigue and fracture life of equipment

Analyze parts requirements or installation parameters that fall outside of specifications and provide recommendations and corrective actions

Assist with review and development of maintenance procedures

Interpret engineering specifications for Structural materials, Hardware such as bolts, nuts, and washers, Environmental testing, Equipment design standards

Qualification

Mechanical designCREO ParametricFatigue mechanicsGeometric dimensioningFailure analysisCommunicationTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree and Five (5) years or more of engineering experience

Experience with mechanical design, development, and maintenance of turbomachinery or complex mechanical systems and machinery

Expert in development, review, and geometric dimensioning and tolerance of engineering drawings

Well versed with solid modeling using CREO Parametric (preferred) or other solid modeling program

Good understanding and practice of fatigue and fracture mechanics, failure and root cause analysis, and collection of quantitative empirical data leading into development of structural models and analyses

Excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate and work effectively with stakeholders and personnel of varying technical knowledge, experience, and backgrounds

Ability to function independently or cooperatively as the situation dictates, in a manufacturing, test, and shipboard environment with personnel from varying backgrounds and levels of experience

Travel up to 20% may be required

Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance to begin work

Preferred

Experience working aboard active naval vessels is a plus, but not required

Familiarity with the Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process a plus

Familiarity with manufacturing processes including non-destructive inspection (NDI) methods a plus

Good verbal and written communications skills along with ability to implement feedback from engineers, follow work instructions and work somewhat independently are highly desirable traits