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Senior Mechanical Engineer

EDISON, NJ, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago

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USD $80,001.00 - 120,000.00 per year

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Science
Recovery
ROOT
Presentations
Leadership
Computer Hardware
Testing
Mechanical Engineering
Creo
Solid Modeling
Fracture Mechanics
Root Cause Analysis
Communication
Security Clearance
Manufacturing
Inspection
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Job ID: 2511859-EDISON-NJ

Location: EDISON, NJ, US

Date Posted: 2025-11-25

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Mechanical Engr

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support our Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) team located in Lakehurst, NJ.

Must be local to the Lakehurst, NJ area and onsite a minimum of 4 days a week.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Lead design projects of small parts up to and including complex mechanical systems, working with stakeholders and ensuring proper physical interfacing with the greater system.
Analyze and troubleshoot hydraulic systems, generators, and large motors.
Develop (using CREO Parametric) and interpret engineering drawings of complex parts and systems according to best practices and proper geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Develop solid models of new or existing parts using CREO Parametric and engineering drawings.
Execute test and troubleshooting procedures based on project requirements, in locations to include test sites, manufacturing facilities, and aboard active and pre-commissioned Navy vessels.
Lead failure and root cause investigations, developing and presenting recommendations to program leadership and implementing solutions through development of installation procedures.
Develop responses to requests for engineering information from sources such as manufacturing facilities, contractors, and shipyards.
Analyze bolted joints and mechanical parts for suitability, considering fatigue and fracture life of equipment.
Analyze parts requirements or installation parameters that fall outside of specifications and provide recommendations and corrective actions.
Assist with review and development of maintenance procedures.
- Interpret engineering specifications for:
- Structural materials
- Hardware such as bolts, nuts, and washers
- Environmental testing
- Equipment design standards

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and Five (5) years or more of engineering experience.
Experience with mechanical design, development, and maintenance of turbomachinery or complex mechanical systems and machinery.
Expert in development, review, and geometric dimensioning and tolerance of engineering drawings.
Well versed with solid modeling using CREO Parametric (preferred) or other solid modeling program.
Good understanding and practice of fatigue and fracture mechanics, failure and root cause analysis, and collection of quantitative empirical data leading into development of structural models and analyses.
Excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate and work effectively with stakeholders and personnel of varying technical knowledge, experience, and backgrounds.
Ability to function independently or cooperatively as the situation dictates, in a manufacturing, test, and shipboard environment with personnel from varying backgrounds and levels of experience.
Travel up to 20% may be required.

Required clearance: Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance to begin work.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience working aboard active naval vessels is a plus, but not required.
Familiarity with the Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process a plus.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes including non-destructive inspection (NDI) methods a plus.
Good verbal and written communications skills along with ability to implement feedback from engineers, follow work instructions and work somewhat independently are highly desirable traits.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. 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: 2511859-EDISON-NJ
Posted 6 hours ago

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About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 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, civilian and intelligence markets include 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 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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