Chemical/Mechanical Engineer

Leidos • Wharton, NJ

10d • $107,900 - $195,050 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Defense Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for an experienced Engineer to provide research and development engineering support to the Propulsion Development Branch, DEVCOM Armaments Center, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. This role involves researching, designing, and developing new products and processes, identifying and analyzing potential solutions, conducting trade studies, developing specifications, designing and manufacturing prototypes, and performing laboratory and field testing. The engineer will analyze test data, create reports, and provide recommendations for courses of action. The position requires integrating statistical analysis, modeling, and simulation tools, and interacting with a diverse team of officials, contractors, technicians, and engineers. Documentation and reporting of technical information to senior engineers and other officials is also a key responsibility. The work requires regular out-of-state travel (up to 50% of the time) to project sites, involving physical activity and potentially working around hot, noisy operating equipment. The primary work setting is an office, with frequent visits to project sites.

Requirements

• BS/ MS degree in engineering, preferably in mechanical or chemical engineering
• 10 plus years of relevant experience
• Development of Prototypes – knowledge of engineering processes (requirements definition, trade studies, concept development, subscale testing, prototyping) and actual experience in multiple phases
• Ability to define required engineering tasks, lead/contribute to small teams to execute engineering tasks
• Ability to work in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, helping to define and manage roles and responsibilities
• Ability to organize project plans, manage schedules, and track actions and resources
• Ability to define and execute Design of Experiments (DOEs), conduct and manage modeling and simulation, work with SMEs, define and execute subscale and full-scale testing (test planning/ test matrixes/test reporting)
• Ability to conduct engineering analysis (researching and interacting with SMEs)
• Risk Management - Ability to identify/manage program risks and develop plans and execute tasks to decrease program issues
• Understanding of engineering management – Technical performance, cost, and schedule
• Understanding of agile product development / ability to adapt to changing environment.
• Understanding of engineering workflow, process maps
• Software Tools – MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Writing skills: Document progress through reports / briefings (technical and management), draft white papers, and publish technical reports (peer and non-peer)
• Oral skills: Provide directions and feedback to peers and SMEs, covering technical and programmatic matters
• US citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience handling energetic materials, munitions, propulsion related technologies/projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop new products and processes by applying engineering principles to improve existing technologies.
• Identify / analyze / evaluate potential solutions, conduct trade studies, develop detailed specifications, design / develop / manufacture prototypes, conduct laboratory and field testing, and analyze test data and create test and technical reports.
• Provide recommendations for appropriate courses of action from many acceptable alternatives; and conduct technical analyses and fieldwork to achieve desired products or services.
• Exercise versatility, judgment, and perception to identify and interpret diverse factors, situations, and conditions; understand interrelationships among different strategies, standards, and activities; explain and justify determinations, recommendations, and implemented actions; and assess implemented and planned actions for accuracy, feasibility, and/or adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Integrate and implement statistical analysis, modeling, and simulation tools where appropriate to thoroughly assess production and performance challenges.
• Interact with diverse team including installation/plant officials, contractors, architects, technicians, and engineers to obtain, clarify, or exchange information or facts needed to complete assignments or training objectives.
• Document and report technical information and data to senior level engineers and other officials from related organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior