Principal Modeling Engineer-Scientist
Crane, IN, USA
Posted on Jul 23, 2026
Principal Modeling Engineer-Scientist
Job ID: 2614804
Location: Crane, IN, United States
Date Posted: Jul 22, 2026
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Mod/Sim Analyst
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Interim Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a Modeling Engineer-Scientist to support the Next Generation Submarine Battery program in Crane, IN.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, enhance, and validate thermal and electrochemical models to support battery system design and performance assessment
- Apply MATLAB for model development, simulation, and analysis
- Support modeling activities related to multi‑physics interactions within NiZn, Lead‑Acid, and Lithium battery systems
- Assist with developing complex thermal and electrochemical models
Qualifications
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related scientific discipline and nine (9) years of experience; Master's degree and seven (7) years of experience; PhD and four (4) years of experience
- Experience with thermal modeling
- Proficiency in MATLAB
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team‑based, technical environment
- Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance; can start once interim clearance is granted. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in electrical and chemical modeling
- Familiarity with ANSYS thermal modeling tools
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC® is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian 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.
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