Description
Leidos' Defense Systems 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).
The role involves developing a strong understanding of product requirements and working closely with manufacturing teams to solve multidisciplinary problems in a fast-paced, low-rate initial production (LRIP) environment. The candidate will apply technical knowledge and engineering judgment to identify issues, evaluate solutions, and support the resolution of technical and production issues.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting mechanical engineering activities for the Thermal Protection System
- Collaborating with design agents to incorporate design changes that enhance manufacturability, quality, and production efficiency
- Working with operations teams to identify and resolve technical issues and production bottlenecks
- Developing and refining work instructions with manufacturing engineering
- Providing direct support to technicians during Thermal Protection System installation and integration activities
- Evaluating and disposing of nonconforming hardware and participating in Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations
- Supporting the Failure Review Board (FRB) process
- Communicating with customers and internal stakeholders regarding technical status, engineering activities, and manufacturing issues
The selected candidate will need to support second-shift manufacturing operations (3:00 PM–11:00 PM CST) for approximately the first nine months of the role, transitioning to first-shift operations support (7:00 AM–3:00 PM CST) thereafter, with occasional second-shift support (~5% of the time). Approximately 20% of the time will be spent traveling to the Colorado Springs, CO based manufacturing location.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution with 2+ years of relevant experience or a high school diploma with 6+ years of relevant experience
- Familiarity with 3D CAD tools such as Creo, CATIA, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks
- Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles
- Understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and configuration management processes
- Experience supporting the identification, troubleshooting, and resolution of technical issues in a manufacturing or production environment
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to travel to the Colorado Springs, CO based manufacturing location up to 20% of the time
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active Secret security clearance
- Experience supporting DoD programs related to missile systems, reentry vehicles, or hypersonic technologies
- Experience with the design, integration, or manufacturing of Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) for hypersonic vehicles
- Experience in composite design, analysis, or manufacturing
- Familiarity with AS9100 aerospace quality management systems
Pay Range: $69,550.00 - $125,725.00