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Mechanical Engineer Associate

Crane, IN · On-site

Engineering and Sciences Subcategory: Mechanical Engr Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel ... Provide test and evaluation support for Abusive and non-abusive battery tests. Batteries include:

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What is the difference between Entry Level Battery Scientist vs Entry Level Battery Engineer?

AspectEntry Level Battery ScientistEntry Level Battery Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related fieldBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, R&D departmentsManufacturing facilities, product development teams
Industry UsageBattery research, material developmentBattery design, testing, and production
Common Search IntentResearch roles, material science focusProduct development, engineering tasks

While both roles involve working with batteries, an Entry Level Battery Scientist primarily focuses on researching and developing new materials and understanding battery chemistry. In contrast, an Entry Level Battery Engineer applies engineering principles to design, test, and improve battery products. Both roles often require similar educational backgrounds but differ in daily tasks and industry focus.

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Mechanical Engineer Associate

Mechanical Engineer Associate

SAIC

Crane, IN • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Job ID: 2613296

Location: Crane, IN, US

Date Posted: 2026-06-03

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 looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support the US Navy in Crane, IN. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide test and evaluation support for Abusive and non-abusive battery tests. 

Batteries include: Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-CD), Lead-Acid, Nickel-Zinc (Ni-ZN), Silver-Zinc (Ag-ZN), Lithium primary, and Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) type batteries. 

This includes hardware design and repair, calibration support, Standard Operating Procedure, and Operation, Maintenance & Supply support. Provide technical publications and specification sheets, engineering analysis of the operation and capabilities of Silver Zinc batteries, battery systems, and supporting system equipment. Support testing occasionally when safety related issues arise, such as power outages, after normal work hours and on the weekends. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist with engineering investigations of battery systems, which may include disassembly of the battery system and cell dissection. 
  • Attend conferences directly related to this support. 
  • Provide logistics management of test assets, test data, and equipment, and attend production board meetings and weekly engineering meetings. 
  • Develops static and dynamic design and analysis of mechanical systems, equipment and packages. 
  • Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. 
  • Directs support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication. 
  • Provide data analysis, develop risk and hazard assessments, and write supporting test reports 
  • Provide test system software programming, operations, and troubleshooting support, develop and maintain databases. 
  • Develop and write SOPs, Supplemental Documents (SDs), and Test Plans (TPs) for battery testing. Lead Technical Readiness Reviews (TRRs) for test projects. 
  • Act as a project representative and report data, results, and analysis for batteries, battery modules, battery cells, battery chargers, battery management systems, battery electrical safety devices, and test equipment. 
  • Give presentations on test results and write peer-reviewed test reports and interim reports. 
  • As Project Representative, coordinate test site set-up and tear down, performance testing, test evaluation and quality assurance support. 
  • Provide logistic support for acquisition plans to maintain mission critical test operations within the government laboratories, such as but not limited to battery connectors, resistors, capacitors, pumps, wire, lugs, etc. 

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:

  • Bachelor’s and zero (0) years or more experience. 
  • Interim secret required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.

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