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        Mechanical Engineer
- SAIC (Lakehurst, NJ)
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             Description SAIC is currently hiring a **Mechanical Engineer** in Lakehurst NJ. This position is onsite in Lakehurst, NJ. Job Duties: + 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 + Travel up to 20% may be required. Qualifications Required Education and Experience: + Bachelor’s degree and Five (5) years or more of engineering experience. + Experience with mechanical design, development, and maintenance of turbomachinery 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. + 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. Required Security Clearance: • Must have an active secret clearance on first day of employment. Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2510727 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 
 
 
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