Mechanical Engineer

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

25d

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Systems is seeking a talented Entry Level Mechanical Engineer for 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 the Common Hypersonic Glide Body program (CHGB). The CHGB is the Army’s #1 priority for strategic weapons capability for long-range precision fires and will counter and gain a lead on our adversaries' technological advances in this field, come join us in this exciting, cutting-edge field.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance.
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as Creo, CATIA, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in DoD programs related to missile systems, reentry vehicles, or Hypersonics.
• Prior work in assembly, integration, or testing of missile systems.
• Experience creating engineering drawings using PTC Creo and Windchill.
• Working knowledge of GD&T principles/tolerance stack-up analysis for parts and assemblies.
• Understanding of cost and schedule impacts associated with engineering deliverables.
• Experience supporting fast-paced or rapidly evolving development programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical data package (TDP) artifacts such as engineering drawings and documentation.
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME standards.
• Support production by troubleshooting and resolving issues.
• Collaborate within integrated product teams to support drawing updates and production activities.
• Implement engineering solutions in coordination with the Responsible Engineer.
• Interpret engineering specifications and drawing structures to complete model and drawing modifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees