Mechanical Engineer

Leidos•Vista, CA

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a talented Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer to join our Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) business unit in Vista, CA. Our team designs and manufactures highly complex security equipment deployed at border crossings, airports, seaports, and other transportation hubs. Our product portfolio includes radiation detectors and spectrometers, X-ray and gamma-ray scanners for cars, trucks, and trains, and CT explosives detection systems for airline passenger baggage. In this role, you will update existing designs and introduce innovative products to our extensive line of security detection solutions. The products developed through this effort are truly novel and will make global travel and trade safer, healthier, and more efficient.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience; additional work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Hands-on experience defining and implementing formal design documentation, including assembly and detail drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and 3D CAD modeling
Strong presentation skills
Excellent documentation and process discipline with close attention to detail
Proficiency in SolidWorks for part, assembly, and mechanical drawing designs
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
Exceptional analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
Solid understanding of Engineering Mechanics (Statics and Dynamics) and Heat Transfer
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks based on guidance from the engineering manager
Ability to pass a TSA and CBP suitability background check
Willingness to travel internationally, as required (typically up to 10%)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Engineering Change Order process (ECR, ECO, ECN)
Experience performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Knowledge of materials and material properties associated with outdoor platforms and electronic enclosures
Strong understanding of metal fabrication processes, including machining, sheet metal fabrication, and welding
Experience with corrosion protection techniques and material finishing processes
Ability to effectively apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ANSI Y14.5
Experience with X-ray device shielding and collimation is a plus

Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical structures for large and small electromechanical systems and sub-systems
Identify components, communicate with vendors, and provide analytical recommendations for component selection
Plan and design mechanical structures, environmental enclosures, tools, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment
Oversee the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment, including non-intrusive X-ray inspection systems
Communicate effectively with internal team members across multiple engineering disciplines
Contribute expertise to the product development team for key component design requirements
Lead preliminary and critical design reviews for subsystems throughout the product development process
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to develop proof-of-concept, prototype, and production-ready systems
Create and maintain specifications, ensuring all documents are well-developed, accurate, and consistent
Adhere to established Leidos internal processes and practices