Mechanical Engineer

Leidos Defense is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer for its Hypersonics line of business. The selected candidate will support the Thermal Protection System (TPS) program of the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB).

Primary Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Technical Data Package (TDP) artifacts, including drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and specifications.

• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.

• Revise existing designs and develop new designs to enhance producibility and process efficiency.

• Collaborate within integrated product teams (IPTs) to support drawing updates and production efforts.

• Support production activities, including troubleshooting mechanical issues and assisting with corrective actions.

• Assist in dispositioning non-conformances and supporting root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

• Independently manage tasks and projects with guidance from senior engineers.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution with 2+ years of relevant experience.

• Proficiency with CAD tools such as Creo, CATIA, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks.

• Experience working within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) environments.

• Basic understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stack-up analysis.

• Understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and configuration management processes.

• Experience supporting issue resolution in a production environment.

• Willingness to facilitate technical meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including design, peer, and tabletop reviews.

• Strong attention-to-detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and in team environments.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active security clearance.

• Experience supporting DoD programs related to missile systems, reentry vehicles, or hypersonic technologies.

• Design and/or Integration experience in Thermal Protection Systems for hypersonic vehicles.

• Experience in composites design/analysis/manufacturing.

• Prior work in assembly, integration, or testing of missile systems.

• Experience supporting rapid development, prototyping, or fast-paced engineering programs.

• Familiarity with AS9100 aerospace quality management systems.

• Knowledge of MIL-STD-31000 Technical Data Package (TDP) development.

• Experience creating engineering drawings using PTC Creo and managing data in Windchill.

• Understanding of cost, schedule, and programmatic impacts associated with engineering deliverables.

The salary range for this position is $69,550.00 - $125,725.00.