Mechanical Engineer

Leidos' Defense Systems sector is seeking a talented Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer to join its Hypersonics line of business. You will provide technical leadership for delivering, maintaining, and improving ground support equipment, tooling, and assembly fixtures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership for delivering, maintaining, and improving ground support equipment, tooling, and assembly fixtures.
• Revise existing designs and develop new designs to enhance producibility and process efficiency.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and applicable engineering drawing standards.
• Perform tolerance analyses and engineering calculations to support design decisions and verify component and assembly requirements.
• Plan, facilitate, and participate in design reviews, peer reviews, drawing reviews, and other technical meetings throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support prototype fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing activities by troubleshooting mechanical issues, coordinating issue resolution, and implementing engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including structural, thermal, systems, manufacturing, quality, and test engineering, to develop and mature mechanical designs.
• Perform work in both classified and unclassified environments as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution with 4+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or high school diploma with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as Creo, CATIA, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar software.
• Experience working within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) environments.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and basic tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and configuration management processes.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively through written documentation, drawings, presentations, and verbal communication.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and in team environments, as well as ability to provide clarification and instruction to others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DoD programs involving missile systems, reentry vehicles, hypersonic systems, or other advanced aerospace technologies.
• Experience leading a mechanical assembly, subsystem, work package, or similar engineering scope through design, development, integration, and/or production.
• Experience supporting rapid development, prototyping, or fast-paced engineering programs.
• Experience creating 3D models and engineering drawings using PTC Creo and managing data within Windchill.
• Prior work designing Mechanical Ground Support Equipment.

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00