Mechanical Design Engineer jobs in United States
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Leidos · 16 hours ago

Mechanical Design Engineer

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. They are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support design and integration programs related to missile systems and unmanned aircraft, working on multidisciplinary projects in the airborne systems arena.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
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Responsibilities

Design and integrate mechanical aspects of airborne systems (missiles and unmanned aircraft)
Work independently as part of a broader multi-disciplined engineering team
Work collaboratively with project team(s) to formulate innovative solutions to complex problems and products across a broad range of applications
Coordinate with purchasing department and outside machine shops to procure hardware
Work in a lab environment testing and assembling hardware
Work closely with manufacturing teams to facilitate the transition from prototype hardware to a deliverable product

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringCAD (SOLIDWORKS)Mechanical Design PrinciplesFlight Hardware TestingCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationHand Tool ProficiencyWillingness to LearnPhysical Work CapabilityActive Security Clearance

Required

Minimum of BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience
Experience with CAD (particularly SOLIDWORKS), fabrication drawings, and basic modeling techniques
In-depth experience in mechanical design principles, theories, and application
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Skillful at collaborating constructively within a multi-disciplinary team
Willingness to try and learn new skills, and/or to refine existing skills
Knowledge of and ability to use common hand tools
Availability to travel to support testing and other events (initially around 10%, on average)
Ability to perform physical work such a lifting up to 30-lbs
Active SECRET security clearance or higher

Preferred

Prior experience with development and testing of flight hardware (missiles, UAVs, etc.)

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

Company

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO

Leadership Team

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James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
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Amy Smith
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
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