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Saab

Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer

Saab

. Provide direction for mechanical systems and present technical concepts regarding product design and performance.

Posted 4/3/2026full-timeQuincy • Massachusetts, Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $138,900 - $180,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide direction for mechanical systems and present technical concepts regarding product design and performance.
  • Interface with Systems, Electrical, Quality and Safety/Human Factors as well as other business functions to develop/define/implement customer requirements.
  • Provide leadership for the research and development of new mechanical components and electromechanical assemblies.
  • Provide leadership and execute functional analysis, evaluation, and optimization of product designs.
  • Understand customer base needs for business development and program execution.
  • Develop work package labor estimates and status reports.
  • Mentor and support engineering staff development.
  • Present technical results and content to customers, tailored to the customer audience.
  • Provide technical leadership to key subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Maintain size, weight, and power budgets through development phases.
  • Provide technical leadership in manufacturing related matters.
  • Perform and oversee design verification efforts.
  • Lead cost/benefit trade-off analysis and feasibility studies.
  • Lead mechanical related failure analysis of hardware.
  • Provide planning and use organizational skills for team tasks and projects.
  • Lead and verify adherence to the company’s quality system and processes.
  • Lead and verify adherence to intellectual property protection and security procedures.
  • Manage system level design considerations and trade-offs where many engineering disciplines are concerned.
  • Provide technical vision to incorporate best practices into the company’s processes, tools, and methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Shape and contribute to business area objectives through development of technology plans.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
  • 13+ years of experience in mechanical design
  • Proficient in the use of industry standard mechanical engineering design tools (SolidWorks, AutoCad, Creo, Ansys, ICEPAK, Mechanica etc.)
  • Significant product development background demonstrating a strong engineering aptitude and good problem-solving skills with underwater vehicles and devices
  • Demonstrated leadership to resolve issues during design, development and execution of mechanical engineering activities
  • Strong interpersonal and group communication skills
  • Proficiency with MS Office software applications
  • Strong Earned Value (EV) skills, including Cost Account Manager (CAM) activities
  • Candidate must be able to work with limited/general direction
  • Must hold or be able to obtain U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance
  • Ability to travel up to 25%, both international and domestic
  • Able to lead team of up to 5 mechanical engineers to develop and document mechanical components and assemblies
  • Proficient at understanding and driving requirements traceability in a model-based systems engineering environment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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

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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical designproduct developmentdesign verificationfailure analysisrequirements traceabilityfunctional analysiscost/benefit analysisoptimizationproblem-solvingengineering aptitude
Soft Skills
leadershipinterpersonal skillsgroup communicationorganizational skillsmentoringtechnical visioncustomer engagementteam managementbusiness developmentadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringMaster of Science in Mechanical EngineeringU.S. DoD SECRET security clearance