Hypersonics Mechanical Engineer | DoD Secret Clearance

Leidos LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos, a leader in defense and aerospace, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support hypersonic vehicle development within the Hypersonics line of business. You will design components, produce drawings, BOMs, and interface control documents while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet performance and producibility goals.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, a Bachelor’s in engineering, and hands-on CAD experience (Creo/CATIA/SolidWorks).

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret security clearance or eligibility.
• ABET-accredited engineering degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (Creo/CATIA/AutoCAD/SolidWorks).
• Experience in PLM environments (Windchill).
• GD&T understanding per ASME Y14.5 and basic tolerance stack-up.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications, and manage configuration.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.
• Willingness to engage in technical meetings and reviews.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of mechanical components for hypersonic vehicles.
• Create and maintain TDP artifacts: drawings, BOMs, specs.
• Manage interface control drawings and engineering documentation.
• Develop manufacturable designs with tolerances and producibility in mind.
• Apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and perform tolerance analyses.
• Participate in design reviews and technical meetings.
• Assist material selection, processes, finishes, fasteners for aerospace/defense.
• Support prototype fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to mature designs.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Detail orientation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Creo

CATIA

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Windchill

Job description

Leidos, a leader in defense and aerospace, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support hypersonic vehicle development within the Hypersonics line of business. You will design components, produce drawings, BOMs, and interface control documents while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet performance and producibility goals.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, a Bachelor’s in engineering, and hands-on CAD experience (Creo/CATIA/SolidWorks).