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Mechanical Engineer

San Diego, CA, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year

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Skills

Science
Technical Support
Logistics
Security Clearance
Testing
Documentation
Computer Hardware
3D CAD
SolidWorks
SolidEdge
FEA
Recovery
Mechanical Engineering
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2615139

Location: San Diego, CA, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-31

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Mechanical Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Unmanned Maritime Systems Support (UMSS) effort. This program will entail support of the Expeditionary Unmanned Systems (ExUS) project, unmanned equipment development and testing and logistics support for the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC).

This position is contingent upon award news, expected September 2026. This position is on site in San Diego, CA.

The Mechanical Engineer will provide mechanical engineering support to the Mission Support Equipment (MSE) group to sustain, maintain, and enhance the reliability, maintainability, and supportability of support equipment used with MK 18 FoS Systems.

Qualifications

E ducation and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, or Ocean Engineering and 9 years experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Required Security Clearance:

Must have an active secret clearance on first day of employment

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

4 years of experience with design, testing, production, and documentation of marine environment hardware
2 years of experience with 3D CAD programs, to include SolidWorks, SolidEdge, or Inventor
FEA experience for dynamic structures
12 years of experience in the design of electro-mechanical systems
8 years of experience designing MK 18 Support Equipment, to include the 11 m Experience with Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) Side Launch and Recovery System (SL&RS) and the Stern Gate Launch and Recovery (SGL&R) device
10 years of demonstrated experience in the design of electro-mechanical systems

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

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2615139
Posted 2 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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