Mechanical Systems Technician

Location: MIDDLETOWN, RI, United States
Date Posted: Dec 1, 2025
Category: Wage Determination (SCA)
Subcategory: Service Contract Act
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum

Clearance Required:

None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
Benefits:

SAIC is currently seeking a Mechanical Systems Technician in Middletown, RI
. The candidate will work to support the maintenance and operation of an advanced Naval Test Facility and torpedo hardware. The Propulsion Test Facility (PTF) specializing in the test and characterization of torpedo mechanical systems including propulsion, combustion, and fluid pump and control systems. The primary work focus will involve the maintenance, setup, breakdown, and repair of mechanical test equipment and facility infrastructure including fluid and gas handling, industrial equipment, and complex test and automation systems.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for the checkout and visual inspection of pumps, valves, eyewash stations, and lockout/tagout.
• Usage of facility cranes.
• Fabrication of test fixtures through the use of light metalworking.
• Performing maintenance tasks and helping to develop maintenance procedures.
• Assembling and installing equipment.
• Creating, building, modifying and repairing prototype test systems and fixtures.
• Facility and system upkeep and organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have the ability to obtain SECRET level clearance.
• Proficiency with computers and basic use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience with some of the following:
• Familiarity with fluids, pneumatics, pumps, valves, and electrical wiring.
• Comfortable working with basic electrical and mechanical tools.
• Must be able to work in a team environment while completing tasks in an unsupervised and self‑directed fashion.
• Experience working in an indoor and outdoor industrial environment.
• Ability to work with other team members in an organized and professional manner.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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