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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Indianapolis, IN, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago

Full Time

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Skills

Science
RF
Electronic Warfare
System Testing
Military
Acoustics
Thermal Analysis
Software Packaging
GD&T
Writing
Electronics
Team Leadership
Microsoft Office
SolidWorks
AutoCAD
Creo
FEA
Presentations
Configuration Management
Version Control
Computer Hardware
Documentation
Security Clearance
Mentorship
Mechanical Engineering
Management
Product Development
Product Design
Embedded Systems
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Science
RF
Electronic Warfare
System Testing
Military
Acoustics
Thermal Analysis
Software Packaging
GD&T
Writing
Electronics
Team Leadership
Microsoft Office
SolidWorks
AutoCAD
Creo
FEA
Presentations
Configuration Management
Version Control
Computer Hardware
Documentation
Security Clearance
Mentorship
Mechanical Engineering
Management
Product Development
Product Design
Embedded Systems
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2615317

Location: Indianapolis, IN, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-05

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Mechanical Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SAIC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams and projects related to the design, manufacture, and sustainment of US military equipment and systems and other related systems in support of its Indianapolis facility. This position will be a hybrid role with approximately (1-4 days per week onsite) at our Indianapolis, IN facility.

JOB DUTIES:

May work with teams developing, producing, and sustaining radar and related RF systems, electronic warfare systems, communications equipment and systems, acoustic systems, electro-optic systems, weapon system launch and control systems, test equipment, and other military equipment.
Candidate is expected to have mastery in the use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques for designing mechanical constructs.
Candidate is expected to be able to work independently and solve complex engineering problems for multiple simultaneous projects.
Must have a good understanding of the effects of static loads, stress loads, acoustic pressure, altitude, humidity, and other environmental exposures on systems and components.
Candidate will perform FEA structural and thermal analysis using common software packages.
Candidate is expected to have a strong background in GD&T and ASME standards (or other industry standards) applied to drawings and models.
Candidate will work to standardize mechanical engineering processes and tools for the facility and will guide the mechanical engineering team in the implementation of the processes and tools.
Candidate will manage a team of other Mechanical Engineers, will mentor and give guidance to lower-level engineers, and will be able to review their work and help them improve their skills.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:

Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years related experience.
Experience generating mechanical requirements and translating them into design concepts to achieve desired output
Experience writing and interpreting technical reports and requirements and interface documents
Strong background in product design review processes, to include preparation of review documentation and products, and presentation of material in a structured development environment (i.e. defense, medical, automotive, etc.)
Experience running small projects related to electronics system development and/or integration.
Experience leading teams of engineers and/or other related project personnel
Computer skills:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD and/or Creo
- Experience using FEA tools, preparing reports with findings, and using results to improve mechanical/system designs
Experience preparing presentation material and presenting to peers, project tram members, customers, and managers at all levels
Experience with Configuration Management Tools for version control of hardware, software, and documentation.
Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience working in a small team collaborative environment.
Experience managing and mentoring Mechanical Engineers
Product Life Cycle Management. Experience with product development procedures, specifically iterative product design & development of embedded systems.

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: 2615317
Posted 3 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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