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Mechanical Engineer

AT Leidos
Leidos

Mechanical Engineer

Long Beach, MS

Description

General program information and/or position overview.

The Maritime System Division of Leidos is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Long Beach, MS office to work with our engineering and production teams as we develop and produce cutting-edge solutions to address existing and emerging missions of national importance for a broad range of customers across the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, other governmental agencies, and commercial clients.

Primary Responsibilities.

  • Support the design, development, installation, and maintenance of a variety of sub-surface, surface, and land based electro-mechanical systems.
  • Create and modify detailed part, assembly, and installation engineering drawings using the SolidWorks software suite.
  • Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams and taking design input from multiple engineering disciplines with responsibility for timely completion of tasks under the direction and supervision of a senior engineer.
  • Perform tasks to completion semi-independently after receiving technical direction, be able to suggest solutions to technical problems, and serve on a design review team.
  • Prepare and/or review proposed engineering change documents, test plans, and test reports.
  • Work with production staff to ensure products are manufactured as designed and in a timely manner.
  • Participate in product verification testing designed to ensure requirements are being met.

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Basic Qualifications.

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent from an ABET-accredited engineering degree program and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.
  • Proficiency with the SolidWorks software suite.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Strong problem solving and organizational skills, along with excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
  • Must be self-motivated with the desire to learn and perform diverse work.
  • Must work well with others and be able to communicate and understand verbal and written instructions.
  • Must be detail oriented.
  • Average physical mobility to move around an office and lab environment.

Preferred Qualifications.

  • Hands-on experience working on electro-mechanical assemblies.
  • 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Prior experience with unmanned maritime vehicles and associated sensors, underwater cables/connectors, launch and recovery subsystems, acoustic sensors, and EMI mitigations
  • Prior experience with HVAC systems design and thermal management.
  • Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA).
  • Experience with finite element analysis for structural and thermal simulations.
  • Experience working in an ISO manufacturing environment.

Original Posting Date:

2025-01-28
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.

Client-provided location(s): Long Beach, MS, USA
Job ID: Leidos-R-00152242
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program