Mechanical Engineering Senior

The Defense Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to work in our Beavercreek, Ohio office. There may be occasional opportunity to telework during the week.

Support the design and integration of ISR sensors and systems payloads on various ground and air based applications

Take on the role of project lead where a Mechanical Engineer is required. This involves shaping designs and solutions from USG requirements and working with USG customers to ensure requirements are met.

Briefing USG customers at either formal (PDR, CDR) or informal design reviews.

Meet with subcontractors to track technical progress, coordinate manufacturing efforts and maintain timelines to ensure successful tests.

Support the portfolio manager to meet with brief potential customers on Leidos’ capabilities and provide labor and cost estimates.

Oversee design, build, assembly of components and payloads during flight testing events and coordination with the Flight Test Manager

Provide support with engineering process development, CAD management, and vendor evaluation/quality management

Take on the role of project lead where a Mechanical Engineer is required. This involves shaping designs and solutions from USG requirements and working with USG customers to ensure requirements are met.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field with 12+years of experience or Master’s with 10+ years of prior relevant experience.

• Must currently have a Secret Clearance be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance.
• Experience serving as a lead engineer on programs or projects.
• In-depth understanding of Military Specifications (MIL-HDBK-516, MIL-STD-8591, MIL-HDBK-810) and Mechanical Engineering Standards (ASME Y14)
• Ability to communicate requirements with Structural analysts and aerodynamicists and review analysis reports.
• Foundational material selection and fabrication technologies (3+ Axis machining, metal bending and forming, 3D Printing, etc.)
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and work in unairconditioned environments during flight testing events (less than 1 month a year)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplined engineering team
• 3D modeling, drawings, and life cycle management tools

Experience with composites (carbon fiber, fiberglass) and composite processes and designs

Experience with airworthiness processes for military flight releases or commercial aviation

Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. Securing Your Data

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