Mechanical Engineer

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

1d • $69,550 - $125,725

About The Position

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its Hypersonics line of business to support the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) program. The CHGB is described as the Army’s top priority for strategic weapons capability for long-range precision fires. The role supports engineering and production activities for this program within Leidos’ defense portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as Creo, CATIA, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks.
• Experience working within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) environments.
• Basic understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and configuration management processes.
• Experience supporting issue resolution in a production environment.
• Willingness to facilitate technical meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including design, peer, and tabletop reviews.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and in team environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Active security clearance.
• Experience supporting DoD programs related to missile systems, reentry vehicles, or hypersonic technologies.
• Prior work in assembly, integration, or testing of missile systems.
• Experience supporting rapid development, prototyping, or fast-paced engineering programs.
• Familiarity with AS9100 aerospace quality management systems.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-31000 Technical Data Package (TDP) development.
• Experience creating engineering drawings using PTC Creo and managing data in Windchill.
• Understanding of cost, schedule, and programmatic impacts associated with engineering deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Technical Data Package (TDP) artifacts, including drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and specifications.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Revise existing designs and develop new designs to enhance producibility and process efficiency.
• Collaborate within integrated product teams (IPTs) to support drawing updates and production efforts.
• Support production activities, including troubleshooting mechanical issues and assisting with corrective actions.
• Assist in dispositioning non-conformances and supporting root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Independently manage tasks and projects with guidance from senior engineers.

What This Job Offers

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