**Description** SAIC is seeking a **Mechanical Engineer** to support the US Navy in **Newport, RI** . **JOB DESCRIPTION** : SAIC provides technical support to Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWC) in Newport, Rhode Island. SAIC is currently looking to hire a Mechanical Engineer to perform underwater design supporting special projects for the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI). Applicants should be able to design, develop, and test mechanical components and systems for underwater applications. **JOB DUTIES:** + Design and Analysis: Develop mechanical designs for underwater systems utilizing CAD software and engineering analysis tools to optimize performance under high pressure conditions. + Materials selection for underwater applications: Choosing materials with high corrosion resistance and suitable mechanical properties for the harsh marine environment. + System Integration: Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to integrate mechanical components with electrical systems, software controls, and communication systems within underwater vehicles. + Prototyping and Testing: Oversee the fabrication of prototypes and conduct testing in laboratory or field environments to validate design performance and reliability under simulated underwater conditions. **Qualifications** **REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE** : + Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field. + 4+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer or similar role. + Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, including fluid mechanics, stress analysis, and materials science. + Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, NX) for design and modeling. + Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with diverse technical disciplines. + Candidate must be a US Citizen able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance; active DoD Interim Secret clearance or higher is desirable. **DESIRED EXPERIENCE** : + Familiarity with offshore operations and underwater engineering practices and standards. + Subsea instrumentation and sensors: Knowledge of underwater sensors like pressure transducers, acoustic imaging systems, and environmental monitoring devices. 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: 2503005 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