High-Level Mechanical Engineer

Leidos' Defense Sector / Manufacturing is seeking a talented and qualified High-Level Mechanical Engineer to join its Defense team in Huntsville, AL, supporting the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) Program.

The role involves determining Center of Gravity, Product of Inertia, and Moment of Inertia values from provided data during the measurement process. The successful candidate will create and analyze Random Vibration, Ignition Shock, and Pyroshock testing profiles, operate Electrodynamic Shaker systems to support testing efforts, develop Mechanical Test Fixturing, perform Modal and FEA Analysis, and develop, maintain, and execute test procedures to support testing and vehicle delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Engineering or Physics from an ABET Accredited College with at least 8+ years of relevant experience or a Masters with at least 6+ years of relevant experience. Experience in a MIL-STD-810 Test Environment, background in Manufacturing and/or Test Engineering, ability to read and interpret Mechanical drawings, schematics, and specifications, and experience working with a multi-disciplinary team are required.

Preferred qualifications include active security clearance, SAWE Certification in Mass Properties, experience supporting DoD programs related to missile systems, reentry vehicles, or hypersonic technologies, prior work in assembly, integration, or testing of missile systems, experience supporting rapid development, prototyping, or fast-paced engineering programs, and experience creating engineering drawings using PTC Creo and managing data in Windchill.

The salary range for this position is $107,900.00 - $195,050.00.