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Senior Mechanical Engineer

SAIC

Middletown, RI

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Engineering, Federal Government, Hardware Design, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Mechanical Engineering, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Production Support, Project Development, Project Evaluation, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Requirements Management, Secret Clearance, Support Documentation, System Integration (SI), System Test, Systems Engineering, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Equipment Design, Test Requirements, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Work From Home
LOCATION
Middletown, RI
POSTED
Today
Job ID: T2601455

Location: Middletown, RI, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-20

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Mechanical Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description
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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 in the modernization and development of various torpedo test equipment hardware designs as well as supporting production activities out of our Middletown, RI office.

The ideal candidate should have experience supporting various projects at all levels showcasing leadership qualities and attributes, as well as project management skills. The candidate should have the ability to discuss projects they have supported and/or led. Candidate should be able to self-manage/self-direct projects, and communicate regularly with customers, engineers, logisticians and technicians.

Job Duties:
  • Must be able to lead multiple high-profile projects which involve interfacing with the customer to define key test requirements, sourcing and interfacing with multiple suppliers / vendors, establishing all supporting project documentation including analysis of alternatives (AOAs), technical design packages (TDPs), presentations, test requirements and operational results.
  • The candidate will need a broad engineering skill set, well-developed work habits, 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.
  • Technical writing and engineering documentation proficiency is paramount to support the development of TDPs, project schedules, AOAs, and presentations.
  • The candidate will have to be detail oriented and possess excellent communication skills to ensure all aspects of the project remain on time and budget while meeting all requirements.
  • The candidate will routinely interface with different customers through digital means, in-person meetings at the local Naval research center in Newport, and occasionally at various customer sites.


Qualifications
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  • 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.
  • Must have experience leading multiple projects to completion.
  • Must be able to support in-person interactions with customers at local Naval research center in Newport, RI and occasionally at external customer sites.
  • Experience with most of the following:
    • Execution of large-scale projects using formal Project Management and/or Systems Engineering practices.
    • Extensive knowledge and understanding of mechanical and electrical systems is necessary.
    • Experience with National Instrument's hardware and software systems or other data acquisition systems is preferrable.



SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .

About the Company

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SAIC

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions. We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2013
WEBSITE
https://jobs.saic.com/

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