IFPC Principal Mechanical Engineer — Lead, Innovative Defense

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to support the IFPC Inc 2 program. You will develop the Army’s mobile ground-based air defense system using Creo CAD and Windchill PLM, transitioning designs to hardware and supporting testing and integration.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor engineers, and coordinate with design agents and suppliers to ensure manufacturability, quality, and on-time delivery. A security clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree with 12+ years of experience; or Master's degree with 10 years of experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams/IPTs responsible for complex mechanical subsystem design, development, integration, or production.
• Experience planning and coordinating engineering activities, managing technical deliverables, and addressing program risks and schedules.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as Creo, CATIA, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks.
• Experience working in PLM environments and knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to engineering activities for the IFPC Hardware IPT, including execution and issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain engineering plans and schedules and coordinate deliverables.
• Define mechanical assembly components and TDP contents.
• Lead technical peer reviews and resolve complex issues.
• Coordinate with design agent and Industry IPT to align engineering decisions.

Skills

Creo

CATIA

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PLM

GD&T

Leadership

Customer interface

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master's degree

Tools

Windchill PLM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to support the IFPC Inc 2 program. You will develop the Army’s mobile ground-based air defense system using Creo CAD and Windchill PLM, transitioning designs to hardware and supporting testing and integration.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor engineers, and coordinate with design agents and suppliers to ensure manufacturability, quality, and on-time delivery. A security clearance is preferred.