Mechanical Engineer

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Leidos’ Defense Systems is seeking a talented Mid-LevelMechanical Engineer to join its Hypersonics line of business. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. The selected candidate will support hypersonic development programs, contributing to advanced weapon system development efforts that are critical to maintaining U.S. technological superiority in this rapidly evolving domain.

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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.

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