Principal Modeling Engineer-Scientist

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

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