What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Equipment Mechanical Engineer position at SAIC?
Job ID 2502989
Location MIDDLETOWN, RI, US
Date Posted 2025-03-07
Category Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory Mechanical Engr
Schedule Full-time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret
Potential for Remote Work No
Description
SAIC is seeking an organized and motivated Test Equipment Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Middletown, RI nearby Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), Division Newport. This position offers the opportunity for growth as our company continues to expand into new and exciting market segments. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of engineers and support technicians to bring projects from early concept and design phases through prototype fabrication, system integration, acceptance testing, and production.
Key Responsibilities
Required Education and Experience
Covid Policy SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
Location MIDDLETOWN, RI, US
Date Posted 2025-03-07
Category Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory Mechanical Engr
Schedule Full-time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret
Potential for Remote Work No
Description
SAIC is seeking an organized and motivated Test Equipment Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Middletown, RI nearby Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), Division Newport. This position offers the opportunity for growth as our company continues to expand into new and exciting market segments. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of engineers and support technicians to bring projects from early concept and design phases through prototype fabrication, system integration, acceptance testing, and production.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, modernize, and update test and support equipment for production as well as research and development (R&D) purposes.
- Resolve obsolescence issues and enable efficient manufacturing of complex and robust electromechanical systems.
- Engage in hands-on work with projects as needed, ensuring successful integration and testing of components.
- Excel at multiple concurrent engineering challenges and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in office and on-site environments.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree with two years or more of experience; or, master’s degree with zero years or more of experience.
- Must have the ability to obtain SECRET clearance.
- Knowledge of test methodologies for industrial equipment such as torpedo propulsion, hydraulic systems, and pumps.
- Proficiency in CAD software for developing 3D models and 2D drawings, preferably SolidWorks.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a small team while contributing technically.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently with changing deadlines and priorities.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in an unsupervised, self-directed manner.
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management tools and engineering change management processes.
- Proficiency in creating fabrication drawings, including the use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Knowledge of best design practices (DFM, Six Sigma) to prevent fabrication issues.
- Ability to quickly achieve a systems-level understanding of various test equipment products.
- Strong technical writing skills for producing test documentation.
Covid Policy SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
