Mechanical Engineer Job at Lensa, Norfolk, VA

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  • Lensa
  • Norfolk, VA

Job Description

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Description

At SAIC, we are at the forefront of technological innovation in supporting the Navy's operational, strategic, and fleet readiness. We are committed to solving complex challenges and advancing the state of the art in Maritime Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (M-PNT) systems. Join us as we continue to define the future of the Navy's warfighter, delivering unparalleled solutions that make the world more connected, secure, and efficient.

We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a crucial part of our research and development efforts, you will design highly complex electrical, electronic, and/or mechanical equipment, structures, components or portions of systems and modify existing designs to develop or improve performance and facilitate operations. Utilizes computer-aided design (CAD) applications and/or graphic design tools to generate layouts and designs equipment. Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposals. Coordinates design criteria with engineers, physicists, and other customers as appropriate.

This position is contingent upon award news Spring of 2026.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of mechanical and electro-mechanical components, subsystems, and systems.
  • Conduct analyses and/or tests related to new designs, methods, materials, or processes, complete required documentation, and provide recommendations.
  • Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions.
  • Install, operate, maintain, and repair equipment.
  • Assemble units, enclosures, or systems by reading, updating, or following mechanical drawings, industry methods, or assembly instructions.
  • Perform research and analysis on major projects to enhance technical and economic development of products and/or services.
  • Assist with the design and development of mechanical kit TDPs and TDPs for rackmount electronics equipment, including assembly details, overall dimensions and weight, mechanical and electrical interfaces, material types, list of components, assembly instructions, fabrication details, label plate details, power requirements, cooling requirements, and electrical schematics.

What You Can Expect

  • A culture of innovation, where your ideas and contributions are valued and make an impact.
  • Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technology and field-testing opportunities.
  • A supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 2 years professional experience required; relevant academic projects or internships are beneficial.
  • Experience with the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment, particularly in support of DoD Navigation projects.
  • Demonstrated analytical and research skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.

Desired Skills

  • Five (5) years of professional experience in design, development, production, or testing of electronic and electro-mechanical equipment.
  • Five (5) years of experience supporting DoD or Maritime - Position, Navigation and Timing (M-PNT) systems.
  • Understanding of NIWC Atlantic M-PNT operations.
  • Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software such as Inventor or SolidWorks.
  • Proven ability to identify, define, and solve complex technical problems within project schedule and funding limitations.
  • Working knowledge of U.S. Navy drawing standards and ability to produce detailed connectivity drawings between systems.
  • Experience with environmental qualification testing, including Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC) testing, vibration testing, mechanical shock testing, ingress protection testing, salt spray testing, sand and dust testing, and temperature and humidity testing.
  • Professional experience with all phases of the engineering lifecycle.

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: 2502073

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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