Leidos-posted about 1 year ago
$122,200 - $220,900/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Albuquerque, NM
51-100 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Leidos is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Albuquerque, NM, to lead the development and sustainment of weapon systems for the Department of Defense. The role involves collaborating with a team of engineers and scientists to integrate directed energy technologies into advanced weapon systems, while also providing technical direction and mentoring to other staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, the ability to work independently, and effective communication skills to interact with both internal teams and external customers.

  • Create 3D solid models of innovative hardware and systems and conduct mechanical analysis in stress, tolerance, heat transfer, and vibrations.
  • Develop mechanical designs in accordance with established company policies, standards, and customer specifications.
  • Work with government, Leidos, and vendor machine shops to procure parts and components.
  • Contribute to the overall success of projects by interfacing with the Leidos team and customers to develop robust mechanical designs.
  • Resolve manufacturing and testing issues, providing innovative mechanical design and fabrication ideas.
  • Provide technical direction to internal functional engineering disciplines and vendors.
  • Develop and present reports and technical briefs that communicate complex technical concepts during engineering meetings and program reviews.
  • Function in a technical advisory or leadership role for projects/programs.
  • Represent the organization as a prime technical contact within the engineering team for assigned projects/programs.
  • Address technical issues requiring novel and creative approaches based on engineering concepts.
  • Serve as Principal Investigator on complex multi-disciplinary programs, including field demonstrations of hardware systems.
  • Interact with outside customers, suppliers, and functional peer groups.
  • Monitor, track, and manage program tasks, performance, subcontractors, risks, costs, and schedule.
  • Conduct quality review and submission of all deliverables.
  • Participate in the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities.
  • BSME with 12-15+ years of relevant experience or MSME with 10 years of prior experience.
  • US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
  • Ability and willingness to adhere to government safety requirements.
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and communicate with machinists, technicians, engineers, and scientists.
  • Ability to organize and effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience mentoring and coaching other technical staff.
  • Experience serving as Technical Lead on complex multi-disciplinary proposals.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SolidWorks.
  • Experience with PDMWorks and Simulation FEA.
  • Experience designing vacuum and pressure vessels.
  • Knowledge of electromagnetic and pulsed power component design.
  • Master's degree.
  • Active DoD security clearance.
  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
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