Senior Mechanical Engineer

Saab

. Guide others on technical teams in capturing, understanding, and implementing product design requirements for autonomous unmanned surface/underwater vehicles and remotely operated vehicles .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $111,700 - $145,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical engineering principles, product development, and design methodologies, with a strong focus on autonomous systems and collaboration across engineering disciplines. Proven ability to lead technical projects, resolve complex engineering challenges, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Mechanical Engineering8+ Years Of Advanced Mechanical Design ExperienceSolidWorks And Solid Edge ProficiencyU.S. DoD SECRET Security ClearanceExperience With Naval And Marine Applications

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignGeometric Dimension Tolerancing (GD&T)Thermal Management SolutionsDesign For Cost & ManufacturabilityProduct Lifecycle SupportTest Data AnalysisAssembly Drawings CreationProblem-Solving SkillsSupplier Quality ResolutionAutonomous Systems Familiarity

Soft Skills

Strong Written And Verbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTechnical LeadershipTeam CollaborationMentoring And Staff Development

Tools & Technologies

ANSYSMS OfficeSolidWorksSolid Edge

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Military StandardsRuggedized Equipment DesignEnvironmental Test RequirementsCorrosion ControlAutonomous Surface SystemsUnderwater Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide others on technical teams in capturing, understanding, and implementing product design requirements for autonomous unmanned surface/underwater vehicles and remotely operated vehicles
Conceive, develop, and analyze mechanical components, assemblies, and systems
Apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to create innovative solutions
Present and discuss technical concepts, tradeoffs, analyses, designs, and performance estimates
Interface with Systems Engineering and other disciplines to develop, define, and implement customer requirements
Support the full product lifecycle, including development, prototyping, integration, verification, delivery, operations, sea-testing, and support
Incorporate best practices for mechanical engineering and Design for Cost & Manufacturability
Identify, manage, and solve mechanical engineering work-product problems
Resolve design, supplier quality, manufacturing, and field issues
Create and modify assembly drawings, vendor item control drawings, connection diagrams, and Bills of Materials for entire systems including electronics
Follow company standard operating procedures and Quality System requirements
Plan, organize, and estimate effort for responsible tasks, including potentially writing Basis of Estimates
Work within a team environment to achieve goals
Support mentoring and engineering staff development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline required
8+ years of relevant experience in advanced mechanical design
Fundamental understanding of industry accepted design methods and practices, including design spaces/tradeoffs, test data analysis, and requirement/specification change processes
Significant product development background demonstrating strong engineering aptitude and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to resolve issues during design, development and execution of mechanical engineering activities
Experience using SolidWorks, Solid Edge, ANSYS, and MS Office
Ability to update and review mechanical drawings for correct geometric dimension tolerancing (GD&T), accuracy, and completeness
Strong written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills
Proven contribution on project teams
Ability to provide technical leadership where applicable
Ability to work independently to achieve technical and program requirements
Ability to work with other engineering disciplines in a collaborative development environment
Must hold or be able to obtain U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance
Ability to travel up to 25%, both international and domestic
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
Prior DoD or U.S. government customer experience highly desirable
Experience developing hardware for Naval and Marine applications desired
Familiarity with Military Standards, ruggedized equipment design, and environmental test requirements desired
Knowledge of materials and corrosion control desired
Extensive familiarity with autonomous surface and underwater systems desired
Experience modeling and designing thermal management solutions desired
Hybrid packaging design experience desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional growth opportunities
Competitive wages
Work-life balance
Business casual atmosphere
Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
Wellness and employee assistance resources
Employee stock purchase opportunities
Short-term and long-term disability coverage