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Job ID: 2615828

Location: Huntsville, AL, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-18

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Mechanical Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID

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.