Mechanical Engineer

Description

Leidos' Defense Systems is seeking a talented Entry Level Mechanical Engineer for its Hypersonics line of business. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. The selected candidate will support the Common Hypersonic Glide Body program (CHGB). The CHGB is the Army's #1 priority for strategic weapons capability for long-range precision fires and will counter and gain a lead on our adversaries' technological advances in this field, come join us in this exciting, cutting-edge field.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain technical data package (TDP) artifacts such as engineering drawings and documentation.
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME standards.
• Support production by troubleshooting and resolving issues.
• Collaborate within integrated product teams to support drawing updates and production activities.
• Implement engineering solutions in coordination with the Responsible Engineer.
• Interpret engineering specifications and drawing structures to complete model and drawing modifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance.
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as Creo, CATIA, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in DoD programs related to missile systems, reentry vehicles, or Hypersonics.
• Prior work in assembly, integration, or testing of missile systems.
• Experience creating engineering drawings using PTC Creo and Windchill.
• Working knowledge of GD&T principles/tolerance stack-up analysis for parts and assemblies.
• Understanding of cost and schedule impacts associated with engineering deliverables.
• Experience supporting fast-paced or rapidly evolving development programs.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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.

About Leidos

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. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. 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. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.