Senior Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer – Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) – Lakehurst, NJ

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.

Full-time. Must be local to Lakehurst, NJ and onsite a minimum of 4 days a week. Must be a U.S. citizen and able to qualify for a DoD Secret clearance. Travel:
Yes, 25% of the time. Potential for remote work:
Yes.

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years or more of engineering experience.
• Experience with mechanical design, development, and maintenance of turbo machinery 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.

• 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.

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