Description
Leidos is in search for a Chemical/Mechanical Engineer who can provide research and development engineering support to the Propulsion Development Branch, DEVCOM Armaments Center, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsibilities consist of research, designing, and developing new products and processes by applying engineering principles to innovate and improve existing technologies. From customer requirements, the employee will identify / analyze / evaluate potential solutions, conduct trade studies, develop detailed specifications, design / develop / manufacture prototypes, conduct laboratory and field testing, and analyze test data and create test and technical reports. On assigned technical topics, the employee will provide recommendations appropriate course of action from many acceptable alternatives; and conduct technical analyses and field work to achieve desired products or services. The employee will exercise versatility, judgment, and perception to identify and interpret diverse factors, situations, and conditions; understand interrelationships among different strategies, standards, and activities; explain and justify determinations, recommendations, and implemented actions; and assess implemented and planned actions for accuracy, feasibility, and/or adequacy in meeting objectives. The employee will be requested to integrate and implement of statistical analysis, modeling, simulation tools where appropriate to thoroughly assess different production and performance challenges.
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Personnel interactions may be with installation/plant officials, contractors, architects, technicians and engineers, but are usually with engineers within the branch or in the company of a senior engineer. Purpose of contacts is to obtain, clarify, or exchange information or facts needed to complete an assignment or training objective.
Documenting and reporting technical information and data to senior level engineers and other officials from related organizations.
Work requires regular and recurring out of state travel to project sites, involving considerable walking, stooping, bending, lifting, and climbing. The work may require working around hot, noisy operating equipment.
Work is performed primarily in an office setting, with numerous visits to project sites up to approximately 50% of the time.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering field, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineer, with 1-2 years relevant experience. Previous experience with the following is a desirable but not necessary: Process Engineering, Manufacturing / Production Engineering, Chemical Processing, Prototyping, Test and Evaluation. Statistical Analysis, Modeling and Simulation.
Ability to read, comprehend and provide insight on mechanical drawings and technical data package. Capable of learning to operate thermochemical code, interior ballistics code, MATLAB, and computer aided drawing tool.
Ability to work well in a team environment displaying an adequate level of interpersonal skills.
Must have US citizenship. Ability to obtain SECRET clearance if required.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience with the following is a desirable but not necessary: Process Engineering, Manufacturing / Production Engineering, Chemical Processing, Proto-typing, Test and Evaluation. Statistical Analysis, Modeling and Simulation.
Original Posting Date:
2025-02-10
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 $55,250.00 - $99,875.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.