Hydraulic and Mechanical Lead Engineer Job Huntsville area,Alabama USA,Engineering

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Are you ready for your next career challenge? Leidos Defense provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support.

Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead hydraulic engineering tasks including the design, analysis, manufacture, integration, and test of hydraulic components and subsystems
Support and perform technical trade studies, develop hydraulic system architecture
Apply sound engineering practices to develop concepts using CAD and mature designs that meet system requirements
Support technical peer, table-top, and internal/external design reviews
Create and maintain Technical Data Package (TDP) artifacts, including CAD models, drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), specifications, test procedures and reports
Communicate and collaborate effectively with design, analysis, fabrication, test, and program management teams to resolve challenges and complete tasks on schedule

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
BS + 4 years progressive hydraulics engineering experience or MS + 2 years
Proficient with either Solidworks or Creo
Experience with drawing generation in accordance with ASME Y14.100 & Y14.5
Basic understanding and application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stack-up analysis
Strong attention-to-detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and in team environments
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
US Citizenship required
Active DoD security clearance or eligibility to obtain and maintain

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to hydraulic design, experience in either structural design or structural analysis
Experience with weapon systems, military hardware, erector systems, and/or industrial/construction/mining/agriculture equipment
Basic understanding or experience with radars or other advanced sensing technologies
Technical team leadership
Experience with large steel structures including welded structures and bolted assemblies
Experience with fluid flow systems and/or thermal systems
Experience with technical data and documentation release and management in Windchill
Experience supporting rapid development, prototyping, or fast-paced engineering programs
Knowledge of MIL-STD-31000
Technical Data Package (TDP) development
Active DoD security clearance

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.

Original Posting:
July 29, 2026. For U.S. Positions:
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will…