• Junior Mechanical Systems Technician

    SAIC (Middletown, RI)


    Description

    SAIC is currently seeking a Junior Mechanical Systems Technician in Middletown, RI. The candidate will work to support the maintenance and operation of an advanced Naval Test Facility and torpedo hardware. The Propulsion Test Facility (PTF) specializing in the test and characterization of torpedo mechanical systems including propulsion, combustion, and fluid pump and control systems. The primary work focus will involve the maintenance, setup, breakdown, and repair of mechanical test equipment and facility infrastructure including fluid and gas handling, industrial equipment, and complex test and automation systems.

    Job Duties:

    + Responsible for the checkout and visual inspection of pumps, valves, eyewash stations, and lockout/tagout.

    + Usage of facility cranes.

    + Fabrication of test fixtures through the use of light metalworking.

    + Performing maintenance tasks and helping to develop maintenance procedures.

    + Assembling and installing equipment.

    + Creating, building, modifying and repairing prototype test systems and fixtures.

    + Facility and system upkeep and organization.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications:

    + High school diploma or equivalent required.

    + Must have the ability to obtain SECRET level clearance.

    + Proficiency with computers and basic use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

    + Experience with some of the following:

    + Familiarity with fluids, pneumatics, pumps, valves, and electrical wiring.

    + Comfortable working with basic electrical and mechanical tools.

    + Prior training and experience with OSHA, HAZMAT, PPE, and other industrial matters.

    + Must be able to work in a team environment while completing tasks in an unsupervised and self-directed fashion.

    + Experience working in an indoor and outdoor industrial environment.

    + Ability to work with other team members in an organized and professional manner.

     

    SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

     

    Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

    REQNUMBER: 2503536

    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