Senior Mechanical Engineering Tech I

s Surveillance Systems division in East Syracuse, NY is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer. The engineer will be a member of the Mechanical Engineering team responsible for the development of mechanical systems and assemblies across various ground based and shipboard military radar platforms.

Application of mechanical engineering principles for the design and development of mechanical components, assemblies and systems.
Develop CAD 2D and 3D models of electronic, mechanical and electro-mechanical components, assemblies and systems.
Documentation of design solutions including reports, engineering drawings and Bill of Materials (BOM).
Present and discuss technical concepts, tradeoffs, analyses, designs, and performance estimates.
Interface with Systems Engineering and other disciplines to develop/define/implement customer requirements.
Incorporate Mechanical Engineering best practices Design for Cost, Maintainability and Manufacturability.
Identify, manage, and solve problems associated with mechanical engineering work products.
Apply experience and knowledge to resolve design, supplier quality, manufacturing, and field issues.
Follow company standard operating procedures and Quality System requirements.
Plan, organize, and estimate required effort for responsible tasks, including possibly writing Basis
considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in advanced mechanical design with broad application and a fundamental understanding of the product development life cycle.
Understanding of mechanical design philosophy and design process flow.
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 a strong engineering aptitude and good problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to resolve issues during design, development and execution of mechanical engineering activities.
Experience using SolidWorks, AutoCad, Creo, Ansys, MS Office (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) to create drawings, documents, work products, and presentations.
Ability to update and review mechanical drawings for proper geometric dimension tolerancing (GD&T), accuracy, and completeness.
Proven contributor on project teams to accomplish objectives.
Ability to work with other engineering disciplines to contribute to a collaborative development environment.
DoD SECRET security clearance.
S. government customers is highly desirable.
Familiarity with Military Standards, ruggedized equipment design, and environmental test requirements.
Knowledge of materials and corrosion control.
Demonstrated performance and proficiency in the elements of Mechanical design, e.g. analysis and implementation of requirements, developing design concepts, evaluating designs, technical analysis, generating designs, design reviews.
S. citizen. Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.
Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents

• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
• Employee stock purchase opportunities
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. Saab values diversity and is an Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.