Mechanical Design Engineer

The Small Airborne Effectors Division, within the Leidos Kinetic Effects Business Area, currently has an opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to work at our Huntsville, AL campus providing support to a variety of design and integration programs related to missile systems and unmanned aircraft. This is a dynamic opportunity in which talented engineers can thrive working on a diverse array of multidisciplinary projects in the airborne systems arena.

We are seeking a highly motivated, trained, and talented mechanical engineer to foster advanced technology programs from the research and development phase to full productization.

• Design and integrate mechanical aspects of airborne systems (missiles and unmanned aircraft).
• Work independently as part of a broader multi-disciplined engineering team.
• Work collaboratively with project team(s) to formulate innovative solutions to complex problems and products across a broad range of applications.
• Coordinate with purchasing department and outside machine shops to procure hardware.
• Work in a lab environment testing and assembling hardware.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to facilitate the transition from prototype hardware to a deliverable product.

• Bachelor’s degree with 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with CAD (particularly SOLIDWORKS), fabrication drawings, and basic modeling techniques.
• In-depth experience in mechanical design principles, theories, and application.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Skillful at collaborating constructively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willingness to try and learn new skills, and/or to refine existing skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to use common hand tools.
• Availability to travel to support testing and other events (initially around 10%, on average).
• Ability to perform physical work such a lifting up to 30-lbs.
• Active SECRET security clearance or higher.

• Prior experience with design, development, and testing of flight hardware (missiles, UAVs, etc.).

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• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit