Senior Mechanical Engineer

**Description**

SAIC is seeking a skilled **Senior Mechanical Engineer** to join our team in **Huntsville, AL** and provide technical expertise in designing, developing, and implementing complex mechanical systems for a reconfigurable air defense project.

**Key Responsibilities**

+ **Mechanical Design and Analysis:**

+ Design and develop complex mechanical systems and components.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Electrical, Software, and Systems Engineers) to ensure the mechanical design meets the performance, reliability, and environmental requirements.

+ Perform engineering calculations as applicable and other simulations to optimize designs.

+ **System Integration and Prototyping:**

+ Assist with the integration of mechanical systems into larger hardware and software systems to ensure seamless functionality and compliance with program requirements.

+ Assist with prototyping, testing, and validation of mechanical designs to ensure performance meets required specifications.

+ **Compliance and Standards:**

+ Ensure designs comply with industry and government standards (i.e. MIL-STD) and other relevant specifications.

+ Prepare technical data, presentations, and reports for formal design reviews.

+ **Collaboration and Project Support:**

+ Interface with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical, software, and systems engineers, to achieve system-level objectives.

+ Collaborate with program managers, suppliers, and customers to ensure project alignment with objectives and deliverables.

+ **Documentation and Reporting:**

+ Develop detailed design documentation, including models and drawings, and technical manuals.

+ Provide input on project reports and presentations to share progress, risks, and recommendations with stakeholders.

+ **Technical Leadership and Mentorship:**

+ Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers and project teams, ensuring high-quality work and fostering professional growth.

+ Engage in technical discussions with stakeholders and represent SAIC at design reviews and customer meetings.

**Qualifications**

**Education Requirements**

+ Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution and nine (9) years of experience in mechanical design, analysis, and testing, with a focus on mission-critical or complex systems. Six (6) years’ additional experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).

**Clearance Requirements**

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance (Active Secret clearance preferred).

**Required Qualifications**

+ 10–15 years of experience in mechanical design, analysis, and testing, with a focus on mission-critical or complex systems.

+ Proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks or similar platforms.

+ Expertise in material selection, structural design, and dynamics analysis.

+ Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory codes (i.e. MIL-STD).

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation, presentations, and collaboration.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

REQNUMBER: 2615828

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