# Mechanical Engineer

**Company**: Leidos
**Location**: San Diego, CA
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Aerospace & Defence

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## Description

The Leidos Undersea Systems Division (USD) team currently has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer supporting NIWC Pacific.

The successful candidate will support cutting-edge maritime technologies and work across a multitude of product lines. Responsibilities will be split dynamically between Configuration Management (CM) and managing the development and execution of Temporary Alteration Packages (TEMPALT) for temporary installation of equipment/systems on Navy platforms.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Configuration Management (CM) Support**

- Establish and maintain system baseline configurations, drawing trees, and documentation packages across multiple systems.

- Perform detailed reviews of engineering drawings, 3D CAD models (Solid Edge), and technical specifications to verify standards compliance, accuracy, and completeness.

- Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and deviations, leading them through review boards and ensuring exact lifecycle documentation.

- Track hardware revisions and ensure physical systems match the digitized as-designed models across multiple product lines.

- Collaborate across systems, electrical, and software engineering disciplines to ensure seamless configuration traceability.

**Shipboard Installation & TEMPALT Support**

- Support the generation and technical orchestration of Temporary Alteration (TEMPALT) packages in accordance with NAVSEA and US Navy requirements.

- Perform reviews of shipboard installation packages, including review of designs for structural foundations, shock/vibration isolation mountings, cabling pathways, and power distribution interfaces.

- Develop technical installation instructions, shipboard safety briefs, drawing packages, and testing/restoration procedures.

- Conduct ship checks and site surveys on naval vessels to assess structural fitment, clearance limits, and interference resolution.

- Provide on-site technical support to shipyards, installation teams, and ship crew during TEMPALT execution and initial system commissioning.

- Coordinate closely with Navy program offices, regional maintenance centers (RMCs), and ship command staff to gain package approvals and manage technical risks.

**Required Qualifications & Education**

- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a closely related technical field.

- 2-5+ years of professional experience in mechanical design, structural integration, or configuration control, preferably within maritime, aerospace, or defense sectors.

- Strong proficiency in 3D CAD design software (Solid Edge preferred).

- Solid understanding of Configuration Management principles (ANSI/EIA-649 standard) and configuration control workflows.

- Basic structural and mechanical calculation skills.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- U.S. Citizenship is required. Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance.

- Willingness to travel as needed.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Prior experience working directly on US Navy surface vessels or submarines.

- Familiarity with US Navy standard procedures, NAVSEA drawing requirements, and TEMPALTs / ShipAlts / Combat System Alts.

- Knowledge of Navy shock and vibration standards (MIL-S-901D, MIL-STD- 167-1A) and electromagnetic interference controls (MIL-STD-461).

- Certification in Configuration Management (e.g., NDIA CM, CMPIC, or similar).

- Hands-on shipboard mechanical assembly.

**Physical Requirements**

- Navigate lab, office, and warehouse environments.

- Use hands to operate machinery, tools, and computer equipment.

- Climb ladders up to 20 ft and work comfortably in loud production environments, various temperatures, and inclement weather.

## Skills

### Required
- Mechanical Engineering
- Configuration Management
- Solid Edge
- 3D CAD design
- Structural integration
- NAVSEA requirements

### Nice to have
- Navy experience
- Maritime standards
- MIL-S-901D
- MIL-STD- 167-1A
- MIL-STD-461
- Configuration Management certification

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