Mechanical Engineer

Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer – Mechanical Manufacturing Facility (MMF)

At Leidos we deliver innovative solutions through diverse, talented teams dedicated to our customers’ success. In this role you will design, develop, and deploy tooling and fixturing that enables precision machining, welding, assembly, handling, and inspection for high‑precision aerospace hardware.

• Design and develop production tooling and fixturing for machining, welding, assembly, handling and inspection operations.
• Create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using Solid Works, releasing controlled documentation through Windchill EPLM.
• Develop work holding solutions for new and existing CNC machining centers (3‑axis, 5‑axis, mill‑turn, VTL, gantry).
• Apply GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and perform tolerance stack analyses to ensure tooling and part interfaces meet functional requirements.
• Generate bills of materials (BOMs) and support procurement of tooling components, hardware, and fabricated assemblies.
• Act as CAD and drawing checker/reviewer for the Manufacturing Engineering team, ensuring accuracy, proper GD&T application, adherence to Leidos design practices, and high‑quality documentation standards.
• Lead tooling design projects from concept through deployment, including requirements definition, design reviews, prototype evaluations, and transition to production.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, Weld Engineering, Quality, and Production to ensure tooling supports safe, efficient, and repeatable shop‑floor execution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling ergonomics, setup reduction, machining efficiency, and process capability.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 4‑8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree with 2‑6 years of experience from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• Proficiency in Solid Works or equivalent CAD software with experience producing detailed models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stack‑up analysis.
• Ability to interpret machining requirements and collaborate effectively with CNC programmers on work holding needs.
• Ability to work independently while managing priorities and leading tooling design efforts.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Clear and effective communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• U.S. Citizen required, eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

• Experience designing tooling or fixturing for machining, welding, assembly, or inspection applications.
• Experience checking or reviewing engineering drawings and CAD models for compliance to standards and manufacturing intent.
• Experience supporting new equipment integration and tooling readiness for capital machine installations.
• Familiarity with Windchill EPLM or other PLM systems.
• Understanding of cost, manufacturability, ergonomics, and schedule impacts of design decisions.
• Prior experience supporting DoD, aerospace, missile, or reentry‑vehicle manufacturing programs.
• Experience working in dynamic production environments with evolving requirements.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Government Administration and IT Services, IT Consulting
• Location:
  
  Huntsville, AL

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.