Senior Mechanical Engineer

Leidos • Lynnwood, WA

12d • $131,300 - $237,350 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work in Leidos’ Maritime Systems Division in the Lynnwood, Washington office, supporting Navy customers in the design, build, and test of systems related to Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs). The role leads mechanical design and analysis, produces and maintains models and drawings, and works across engineering, manufacturing, and test teams to develop and evaluate prototype systems. The engineer also provides mentorship to junior mechanical engineers and presents designs and engineering decisions to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field and 12–16 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field and 10–14 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance or higher.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work.
• Strong professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary technical teams.
• Initiative and creativity in troubleshooting mechanical issues and determining approaches for non-routine situations.
• Demonstrated experience with SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM Pro.
• Experience creating drawings to ASME standards, including applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience analyzing mechanical systems, including thermal, structural, and hydrodynamic analysis, using hand calculations and commercial FEA/CFD software such as SolidWorks, ANSYS, and COMSOL.
• Background designing, building, and testing prototype and limited-production hardware systems.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, climb ladders, and work in enclosed spaces.

Nice To Haves

• Maritime systems and/or ocean engineering experience.
• Experience with UUVs, operating and control systems and associated electronics and sensors, launch and recovery subsystems, and system-to-host interfaces, including acoustic ranging and communications.
• Experience with manual machine tools such as mills and lathes, and fabrication equipment such as saws, grinders, and welders.
• Experience with additive manufacturing processes such as 3D printing.
• Familiarity working as part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) on Department of Defense programs of record.
• Knowledge of subsea acoustic systems, including projectors and hydrophones.
• Experience designing for tight-tolerance optical systems.
• Knowledge of corrosion processes and designing systems for long-term operation in corrosive environments.
• Fiber optic telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis of UUV mechanical systems, including propulsion, dynamic control, structure, electronics, mission payloads, and launch and recovery systems.
• Mentor and provide leadership to junior mechanical engineers.
• Create 3D models of mechanical systems in SolidWorks, from conceptual designs through detailed critical designs.
• Create mechanical drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.100 and maintain models and drawings using SolidWorks PDM Pro.
• Perform structural, vibration, shock, thermal, and hydrodynamic analysis using hand calculations and engineering analysis software.
• Present mechanical designs and justify engineering decisions during internal and customer engineering reviews.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, software developers, systems engineers, and other disciplines to help ensure systems meet customer requirements.
• Work with manufacturing and test and evaluation teams to build prototype systems and conduct testing in the laboratory and at sea.

What This Job Offers

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