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SAIC

Mechanical Engineer

Crane, IN

Mechanical Engr Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: Interim ... You will primarily work on the Crane Naval Base directly supporting the Government Customer, with ...

SAIC

Mechanical Engineer

Crane, IN · On-site

Mechanical Engr Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: Interim ... You will primarily work on the Crane Naval Base directly supporting the Government Customer, with ...

SAIC

Mechanical Engineer

Crane, IN · On-site

You will primarily work on the Crane Naval Base directly supporting the Government Customer, with ... Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and three (3) years or more experience * Experience ...

NDI Engineering

Mechanical Engineer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

In this role, you will work in direct support of the Ship Design Manager at the Naval Surface ... The Mechanical Engineer will support the Ship Design Manager across the acquisition lifecycle for ...

NDI Engineering

Mechanical Engineer

Thorofare, NJ · On-site

$83K - $114K/yr

NDI offerings include naval architecture, marine, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering and design services. NDI has an ISO 9001:20015 Certified Quality System and was a prior ...

NDI Engineering Company

Mechanical Engineer

Thorofare, NJ · On-site

$83K - $114K/yr

NDI offerings include naval architecture, marine, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering and design services. NDI has an ISO 9001:20015 Certified Quality System and was a prior ...

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How much do naval base mechanical engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for naval base mechanical engineer in the United States is $102,878.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $126,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Naval Base Mechanical Engineer vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectNaval Base Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, possibly military or defense-related certificationsBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, PE license optional
Work EnvironmentNaval bases, defense facilities, military settingsManufacturing, automotive, aerospace, consulting firms
Employer & IndustryMilitary, defense contractors, government agenciesPrivate companies, government agencies, consulting firms

Naval Base Mechanical Engineers focus on maintaining and designing mechanical systems specifically for military naval bases, often requiring security clearances and defense-related certifications. Mechanical Engineers have a broader scope, working across various industries with similar technical credentials but in civilian settings. The roles overlap in technical skills but differ mainly in work environment and specialization.

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Infographic showing various Naval Base Mechanical Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,878 per year, or $49.5 per hour.

Mechanical Engineer

Crane, IN

SAIC
IT Services • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

Job ID: 2615543

Location: Crane, IN, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-11

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Mechanical Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

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

JOB DESCRIPTION:

You will be part of a collaborative team of engineers and technicians working to support sustainment activities within the Strategic Systems unit at NSWC Crane. This role will be focused on adapting and updating existing assets and infrastructure for the Conventional Prompt Strike missile systems used on the new Columbia/Dreadnaught class submarines. You will primarily work on the Crane Naval Base directly supporting the Government Customer, with occasional trips to SAIC’s facility in Bedford, IN.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

  • Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently with changing deadlines and priorities
  • Interact directly with customers to extract requirements, generate a plan, and report status
  • Prepare Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) to revise official drawings
  • Conduct Failure Analysis and recommend corrective actions
  • Create Quality Acceptance documents using drawings and program requirements to validate new hardware

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and three (3) years or more experience
  • Experience with engineering design, modeling, and drawing development
  • Knowledge of systems engineering and integration principles such as requirements definition, verification and validation testing, interface control documents (ICDs) and systems engineering management plans (SEMP)
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and work well independently and as part of a team
  • Interim secret clearance is required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process
  • Must be a US citizen

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Familiar with quality management systems, familiar with ASME drafting standards, troubleshooting experience, experience with Product Data Management Systems (e.g., Windchill, iPDM)
  • SolidWorks and/or CREO

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