Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is looking for an experienced and highly motivated engineer to perform dynamics and structural independent verification and validation of launch service contractor (LSC) solutions. At the SAIC San Bernardino engineering center we are multi-discipline team of propulsion, structures, fluid mechanics, software, controls, and avionics engineers. We support the Rocket System Launch Program (RSLP) which is a United States Air Force program that provides quick access to space to other government agencies. We work with various launch vehicle contractors throughout the country and perform independent verification and validation (IV&V) of the launch vehicle designs. In addition to RSLP IV&V, the center also leads the force development evaluation effort of an existing Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system and also supports the future ICBM program Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD).

Roles and Responsibilities (including some or all of the following):

• Provide test support for dynamic development, qualification, acceptance, and aging surveillance tests, including review of test plans/procedures, witnessing testing, and assessing results/reports
• Perform analytical assessments of dynamic environments including shock, vibration, and acoustics of rocket motors and launch vehicles
• Develop Power Spectral Density and Shock Response Spectra at locations throughout the launch vehicle or rocket motor
• Create structural dynamic models
• Perform Finite Element analyses, including developing models, meshes, running simulations, and interpreting results
• Support design reviews and milestones as necessary
• Report analysis progress, products, and recommendations to technical staff and management, and to the customers and its contractors in technical interchanges, briefings, and reports
• Prepare presentations, reports, and other contract deliverables related to analyses performed
• Present results of analyses to internal, independent review team

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or applied mathematics or applied physics and 5+ years of related experience
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Experience assessing and deriving dynamic environments, preferably in launch or missile applications
• Proficiency with MATLAB (or Python) and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Must have demonstrated presentation skills and experience interfacing with Air Force customer
• Position requires a proactive, self-starting, independent, flexible engineer with excellent interpersonal skills capable of working on an inter-disciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current DoD Secret (or higher) Security Clearance
• Familiarity with Power Spectral Density and Shock Response Spectra
• Experience and proficiency with NASTRAN, Abaqus, FEMAP, and Hyperworks

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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.

Overview

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.