Junior Mechanical Technician

Junior Mechanical Technician Job ID:

2612700

Location:

Middletown, RI, United States Date Posted:

May 19, 2026

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:

Click here

Share:

mail Tweet Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Apply Now > Job Description Description SAIC is currently seeking a Junior Mechanical Technician in Newport, 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. The candidate must be self-motivated, accountable, and present themselves professionally in front of customers and peers. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, strong work ethic, and the propensity to learn and grow within the organization.

Job Duties:

Responsible for the checkout and visual inspection of pumps, valves, eyewash stations, and lockout/tagout. Use 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required. Proficiency with computers and basic use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Must be able to obtain clearance up to the level of

SECRET. DESIRED SKILLS MAY INCLUDE SOME

(NOT ALL)

OF THE FOLLOWING

Familiarity with fluids, pneumatics, pumps, valves, and electrical wiring Comfortable working with basic electrical and mechanical tools Prior training and experience with OSHA, HAZMAT, PPE, and other industrial matters 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. Overview SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom .

Share:

mail Tweet Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Apply Now >