Mechanical Engineer

Leidos Holdings Inc

Chantilly, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$131,300–$237,350 Per Year
SKILLS
3D Printing, Adhesives, Aerospace and Defense, Artificial Intelligence (AI), CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Establish Priorities, Government Contracts, Industrial Engineering, Injection Molding, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Legal, Machine Learning, Machining, Manufacturing Design, Material Science, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Powder Coating, Team Player
LOCATION
Chantilly, VA
POSTED
11 days ago

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Intelligence Group uses a wide range of capabilities in Digital Modernization, Mission Software Systems, and enabling technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to support our customers' mission to defend against evolving threats around the world. Our team's focus is ensuring our intelligence customers have the right tools, technologies, and tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving security landscape and succeed in their pursuit to protect people and critical assets. To explore and learn more, click here!

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support a government contract in the National Capital Region (NCR). The ideal candidate will have experience assembling multi-part systems with knowledge of mechanical design for manufacturing, machining, and adhesives/paint application. Candidate must display strong organization and communication skills to accomplish expected tasks.

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the design and development of engineering solutions in support of unique and complex customer requirements.

  • Work as part of a team to assemble and produce multi-part systems at quantity to support project tasks and objectives

  • Manage inventory of components required for production tasks

  • Create, document, and communicate assembly processes and procedures.

  • Travel up to 10% of the time may be required.

Required Qualifications:

  • Must have an active TS/SCI w/polygraph to be considered.

  • Must have a Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, Material Science, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent and at least 12 years of relevant experience OR a Master's and at least 10 years of experience. Additional work experience can be used in lieu of degree/combined with education.

  • Demonstrated experience producing full system assemblies or subassemblies

  • Demonstrated CAD experience, SolidWorks preferred

  • Demonstrated CAM experience and ability to operate CNC machines

  • Demonstrated ability working with 3D printing applications

  • Demonstrated ability applying adhesives and painting components

  • Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment and as an individual contributor

  • Demonstrated strong customer service and interpersonal skills

  • Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, and adapt quickly to changing requirements

  • Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office applications

Desired Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated proficiency with FeatureCAM and Mastercam

  • Demonstrated knowledge of metal finishing processes to include anodizing, painting, and powder coating

  • Demonstrated knowledge of injection molding techniques

  • Demonstrated knowledge of Adobe Photoshop

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

June 10, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About the Company

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Leidos Holdings Inc

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions. We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2013
WEBSITE
https://jobs.saic.com/