Description
Leidos Defense Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide.
We are seeking a Mechanical / Cable Designer to help create the critical "nervous system" that connects the advanced hardware we develop to protect America and its allies.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies.
- Create and maintain Technical Data Package (TDP) artifacts, including drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and specifications.
- Develop mechanical designs with consideration for functionality, manufacturability, assembly, inspection, and producibility.
- Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and applicable engineering drawing standards.
- Support prototype fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing activities by troubleshooting mechanical issues and developing engineering solutions in coordination with senior engineers.
- Route electrical cables / wire harnesses using Creo and SolidWorks.
- Develop cable designs using Visio and AutoCAD, considering connector, backshell, wiring, and protective covering part selection.
- Produce cable installation drawings and work instructions from 3D routed cable models in Creo and SolidWorks.
- Independently manage tasks and projects with guidance from senior engineers.
- Participate in design reviews, peer reviews, drawing reviews, and other technical meetings throughout the product development lifecycle.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Associate's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
- Proficient in either Creo Parametric or SolidWorks and able to learn new tools and techniques. Experience in both is preferred.
- 2D Drawing Experience using SolidWorks or Creo.
- Ability to work onsite at a Leidos facility and independently with limited supervision.
- Basic understanding of mechanical design principles.
- Flexible and capable of switching between tasks and toolsets.
- Candidates must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
- US Citizenship is required.
- Position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Associate's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or 6+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
- Knowledge of ASME Y14.100 and Y14.5 standards.
- 3D routing experience with SolidWorks and / or Creo.
- 2D drawing experience using AutoCAD and / or Visio.
- Experience with Windchill PLM.
- Experience in cable design.
- Familiar with IPC/WHMA-A-620D.
- Familiar with military style electrical connectors such as MIL-DTL-38999.
- Experience creating technical data packages to MIL-STD-31000 requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret cable wiring diagrams.
- Hands-on experience in mechanical and/or cable assembly.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Pay Range
$69,550.00 - $125,725.00