Mechanical Engineer

Are you innovative, versatile, and resourceful? Do enjoy the rush of working on concept design, analysis, detailed design, prototype development, lab testing, and field testing? If so we are looking for you, our next Mechanical Engineer to work in San Diego, CA, as part of a small team to interface with Customers and End Users to tackle their most stressing multidiscipline design challenges.

Be an integral part of an energetic, highly-engaged small team where there are many overlapping roles and opportunities for cross-over skillsets to develop and contribute across a range of technologies. We know you'll take great pride in applying theory and technical creativity to rapidly develop impactful solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

Perform CAD manipulation, finite element mesh development,

CAD surfacing, manipulation, and meshing of geometries for use in analytical codes

Work with all aspects of the Electromagnetic (EM) Low Observables (LO) design cycle; from concept design, requirements definition, multidiscipline trade studies and analysis, to detailed engineering design, up to prototype fabrication and testing

Provide direct engineering support for customers and end-users

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Science and/or Engineering with at least 4 years of related experience or Masters with 2+ years of relevant experience

Must have a Secret Security Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance

Must have experience with all aspects of the design cycle; from concept design, requirements definition, multidiscipline trade studies and analysis, to detailed engineering design, up to prototype fabrication and testing

Must have excellent computer skills, with experience using SolidWorks or Ansys.

Must be proficient with basic hand and shop tools for the purpose of test article preparation and/or prototype development

Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills

Must have the ability to work independently as well as with a team

Must have excellent problem solving skills, and must be meticulous, organized, responsible, and self-motivated with a can-do attitude

Must thrive in fast-paced environment

Must be a U.S Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

Background in Physics, Mathematics, and/or Electrical Engineering. Advanced degree is a plus

Working knowledge of composite materials, Additive Manufacturing, adhesives, coatings, etc.

Programming experience, C/C++, Visual Basic. Aptitude and desire to perform programming for the purpose of data manipulation and processing

Proficiency in Geometry, Trigonometry, and Linear Algebra

Familiarity with computational electromagnetic (CEM) methodology

Experience with MS Office

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Original Posting Date: 2025-01-13

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

REQNUMBER: R-00151208

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.