**Description** **SAIC** has an opening for an organized and motivated **Senior Mechanical Engineer** who is looking for an opportunity to grow with our company as we continue to expand our support for the Propulsion Test Facility at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in **Newport, R** I. This job requires a broad engineering skillset, well-developed work habits, and an eagerness and enthusiasm for solving engineering challenges. Your projects will include the design, documentation and testing of a wide array of systems in the areas of torpedo test equipment and support systems, Automated Test Equipment (ATE), system design, facility infrastructure, and other evolving tasking. You will work as a part of a team comprised of engineers of other disciplines to complete projects, such as computer engineers, test engineers, electrical engineers, and systems engineers. You should be able to self-manage/self-direct projects, and communicate regularly with customers, engineers, logisticians and technicians. **Job Duties** : + Design mechanical systems for underwater applications, custom data acquisition systems, and automated test hardware for land-based testing of naval systems. + Create complete technical data packages (TDPs) for the systems including fabrication drawings of all hardware. Control the configuration management of the completed TDPs using established facility processes and software. + The candidate will need a broad engineering skill-set, well-developed work habits, an enthusiasm for the work, the willingness to get hands-on with the projects when required, an eagerness to learn new things, and the ability to work through challenging projects without extensive oversight. + The individual will be responsible for leadership throughout the entire project from customer concept to post-test analysis/ facility approval. These projects will broadly include the design and fabrication of components and interfaces for electrical and mechanical systems for both test items and facility infrastructure. + The candidate will have to be detail oriented and possess excellent communication skills to ensure all aspects of the project remain on time and on budget while meeting all requirements. **Qualifications** **Qualifications** : + B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and five (5) or more years of experience OR M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and three (3) or more years of experience. + Must have the ability to obtain and maintain SECRET level clearance. + Experience with most of the following: + Extensive knowledge and understanding of mechanical and electrical systems. + Proficiency in CAD software for the development of 3D models and 2D drawings and templates, preferably SolidWorks. + Experience developing bills of material (BOMs) for complex assemblies to incorporate on 2D drawings and to use as a costing and tracking tool during projects. + Experience creating fabrication drawings, including the use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). + Knowledge of best design practices to prevent issues during the fabrication phase of the project. + Must be highly motivated and have excellent problem-solving skills. + Must demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently with changing deadlines and priorities. + Must be able to work in a customer facing team environment while completing tasks in an unsupervised and self-directed fashion. + Proficiency in technical writing for all forms of test documentation is preferred. REQNUMBER: 2507811 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability