Mechanical Engineer

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer for its Hypersonics line of business. The candidate will support the Common Hypersonic Glide Body program (CHGB), helping to develop and refine engineering designs for next‑generation strategic weapons capability.

• Create and maintain Technical Data Package (TDP) artifacts, including drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and specifications.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Revise existing designs and develop new designs to enhance producibility and process efficiency.
• Collaborate within integrated product teams (IPTs) to support drawing updates and production efforts.
• Support production activities, including troubleshooting mechanical issues and assisting with corrective actions.
• Assist in dispositioning non‑conformances and support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Independently manage tasks and projects with guidance from senior engineers.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as Creo, CATIA, AutoCAD, or Solid Works.
• Experience with in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) environments.
• Basic understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stack‑up analysis.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and configuration management processes.
• Experience supporting issue resolution in a production environment.
• Willingness to facilitate technical meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including design, peer, and tabletop reviews.
• 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).

• Active security clearance.
• 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.
• Familiarity with AS9100 aerospace quality management systems.
• Knowledge of MIL‑STD‑31000 Technical Data Package (TDP) development.
• Experience creating engineering drawings using PTC Creo and managing data in Windchill.
• Understanding of cost, schedule, and programmatic impacts associated with engineering deliverables.

Pay range: $69,550.00 – $. Benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement.

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 qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.