Mechanical Engineer - Environmental Test Lab

Position Overview

Leidos Defense Sector / Manufacturing seeks a High-Level Mechanical Engineer to join the Defense team in Huntsville, AL supporting the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) Program. The role involves integration and testing of integrated systems to ensure form and fit of the systems.

• Determine Center of Gravity, Product of Inertia, and Moment of Inertia values from provided data during measurement process.
• Create and analyze Random Vibration, Ignition Shock, and Pyroshock testing profiles.
• Operate Electrodynamic Shaker systems to support testing efforts.
• Develop Mechanical Test Fixturing.
• Perform Modal and FEA Analysis.
• Develop, maintain, and execute test procedures to support testing and vehicle delivery.
• Analyze test results, generate Test Reports, and document non‑conformances.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to meet technical and schedule requirements.

• BS in Engineering or Physics from an ABET‑Accredited College with at least 8+ years of relevant experience or a Masters with at least 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a MIL‑STD‑810 Test Environment.
• Background in Manufacturing and/or Test Engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret Mechanical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Experience working with a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Experience working with Acceleration, Vibration, and Mass Properties test equipment.

• Active security clearance.
• SAWE Certification in Mass Properties.
• Experience supporting DoD programs related to missile systems, reentry vehicles, or hypersonic technologies.
• Prior work in assembly, integration, or testing of missile systems.
• Experience supporting rapid development, prototyping, or fast‑paced engineering programs.
• Experience creating engineering drawings using PTC Creo and managing data in Windchill.

Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.

The ideal candidate would have experience in environmental and dynamic testing and have a current DoD Secret clearance.

Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

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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.