Mechanical Engineer- CM & TEMPALT

The Leidos Undersea Systems Division (USD) team currently has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer supporting NIWC Pacific. Candidate will support cutting‑edge maritime technologies and work across a multitude of product lines. Responsibilities will be split dynamically between Configuration Management (CM) and managing the development and execution of Temporary Alteration Packages (TEMPALT) for temporary installation of equipment/systems on Navy platforms.

As a key member of a large, collaborative engineering team, candidate will act as a primary technical bridge ensuring that our advanced maritime hardware configurations are flawlessly documented and successfully integrated into naval vessels. This position offers a unique balance of detailed engineering, configuration control, shipboard technical documentation, and hands‑on system integration support.

This position will require the candidate to maintain a Secret Clearance.

This position will require the candidate to work an onsite 9/80B schedule (80 hours of work into nine days over a two‑week period, allowing for every other Friday off) to align with the NIWC government team.

• Baseline Management: Establish and maintain system baseline configurations, drawing trees, and documentation packages across multiple systems.
• Engineering Change Control: Perform detailed reviews of engineering drawings, 3D CAD models (Solid Edge), and technical specifications to verify standards compliance, accuracy, and completeness.
• Change Documentation: Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and deviations, leading them through review boards and ensuring exact lifecycle documentation.
• Audit Support: Track hardware revisions and ensure physical systems match the digitized as‑designed models across multiple product lines.
• Cross‑Functional Integration: Collaborate across systems, electrical, and software engineering disciplines to ensure seamless configuration traceability.

• TEMPALT Packet Generation: Support the generation and technical orchestration of Temporary Alteration (TEMPALT) packages in accordance with NAVSEA and US Navy requirements (e.g., NAVSEAINST 4790.8).
• Design Review: Perform reviews of shipboard installation packages, including review of designs for structural foundations, shock/vibration isolation mountings, cabling pathways, and power distribution interfaces.
• Documentation & Planning: Develop technical installation instructions, shipboard safety briefs, drawing packages, and testing/restoration procedures.
• Ship Checks: Conduct ship checks and site surveys on naval vessels to assess structural fitment, clearance limits, and interference resolution.
• On‑Site Installation Support: Provide on‑site technical support to shipyards, installation teams, and ship crew during TEMPALT execution and initial system commissioning.
• Navy Stakeholder Liaison: Coordinate closely with Navy program offices, regional maintenance centers (RMCs), and ship command staff to gain package approvals and manage technical risks.

• Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a closely related technical field.
• Experience: 2-5+ years of professional experience in mechanical design, structural integration, or configuration control, preferably within maritime, aerospace, or defense sectors.
• CAD & PLM: Strong proficiency in 3D CAD design software (Solid Edge preferred)
• Configuration Management: Solid understanding of Configuration Management principles (ANSI/EIA-649 standard) and configuration control workflows.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic structural and mechanical calculation skills (e.g., stress…