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Senior Mechanical Engineer

SAIC

Panama City, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Electricity, Feasibility Analysis, Federal Government, Heat Exchanger, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Machining, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Material Science, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Testing, Mentoring, Metal Manufacturing, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Support, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Engineering, Rapid Application Development (RAD), Rapid Prototyping, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Risk Management, System Integration (SI), System Test, Systems Engineering, Systems Reliability, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Thermal Management, Time Management, Validation Testing, Variance Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Welding, Work From Home
LOCATION
Panama City, FL
POSTED
1 day ago
Job ID: 2611612

Location: Panama City Beach, FL, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-20

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Mechanical Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Panama City Beach, Florida. You will lead projects in a dynamic environment at our Holley Engineering and Integration Center, supporting rapid development, prototyping, and production of cutting-edge adaptive warfare technologies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of technical expertise, advanced problem-solving skills, leadership capabilities, and a collaborative mindset. This role will lead mechanical equipment design, system design, testing, and troubleshooting efforts, with support needs spanning from Research & Development to Production Support.
The program focuses on asymmetric and adaptive warfare systems designed to deliver flexible, cost-effective solutions for various asset types and modalities. It supports accelerated development and fielding of technologies to address emergent warfighter requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead mechanical engineering efforts on a variety of projects, including the design, development, and testing of complex mechanical systems, structural components, and equipment packages.
  • Develop design requirements and ensure compliance with program objectives, utilizing advanced principles of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
  • Provide expert-level guidance on feasibility assessments, prototype development, and design validation testing.
  • Oversee and actively contribute to the creation and refinement of detailed designs, drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
  • Collaborate closely with technicians, junior engineers, and cross-functional teams to meet project milestones and resolve technical challenges.
  • Serve as the primary technical authority for troubleshooting and resolving complex issues related to mechanical systems and components.
  • Drive innovation in design approaches to optimize performance, maintainability, and manufacturability for ruggedized environments.
  • Prepare, review, and approve technical documentation, including engineering reports, test procedures, and variance analysis reports.
  • Interface directly with program management to communicate technical risks, recommend solutions, and align program deliverables with customer needs.
  • Lead vendor evaluation, review procurement documentation, and verify the technical adequacy of deliverables.
  • Actively participate in and provide leadership for design reviews, offering recommendations that ensure compliance with engineering best practices and mission-critical objectives.
  • Mentor and support junior engineers, helping to build technical expertise within the team.


Qualifications

Relevant Background and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (Master's degree preferred) and minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering design, analysis, and testing.
  • Advanced expertise in materials science, including material selection for mechanical systems and structural components.
  • Proficiency in utilizing and optimizing CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD) for complex mechanical design and documentation.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and analyzing mechanical components such as enclosures, mounts, multi-part assemblies, heat exchangers, and structures for harsh environmental conditions.
  • Expertise in thermal management solutions, stress analysis, vibration analysis, and mechanical fatigue analysis to ensure system reliability.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with mechanical systems, making data-driven recommendations for improvements.
  • Extensive background in manufacturing processes, including precision machining, additive manufacturing (3D printing), welding, and sheet metal fabrication.
  • Exceptional ability to interpret and refine electrical and mechanical drawings for integration efforts.
  • Experience leading cross-disciplinary teams, managing technical risks, and ensuring delivery of high-quality engineering solutions within tight deadlines.
  • Strong documentation skills and ability to contribute to or oversee the creation of technical data packages, specifications, and test plans.
  • Effective communication skills, capable of presenting complex analyses and solutions to stakeholders at all levels.



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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