Principal Mechanical Engineer

SAIC

Charleston, Charleston County

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Description ?SAIC is seeking a


Principal


Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Hanahan, SC.


The Principal Mechanical Engineer Will:

+ Develop static and dynamic design and analysis of mechanical systems, equipment and packages

+ Review performance specifications and continuously track all metrics to ensure prototype designs and systems are in accordance with the customer's needs and requirements

+ Conduct feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs

+ Utilizes Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Software to ensure designs meet all anticipated load and vibration profiles

+ Direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication

+ Provide design information to drafting for packaging documentation. Review and approve all drafting documentation


Qualifications


Required Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor's Degree and Nine (9) or more years of experience

+ Must have design experience

+ Must have Solidworks experience

+ Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance


Preferred Qualifications:

+ CREO & ANSYS experience

+ Windchill experience REQNUMBER: 2611566 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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