Mechanical & Cable Designer for Defense Systems

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sector seeks a Mechanical / Cable Designer to connect advanced hardware with protective systems across land, sea, air, space and cyberspace. You will design mechanical components, create TDP artifacts, and route cables using Creo/SolidWorks.

Key tasks include GD&T application, prototype support, and developing cable designs with Visio/AutoCAD. U.S. citizenship and secret clearance eligibility are required; position is on-site in Huntsville, AL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or an Associate's with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Creo Parametric or SolidWorks; experience in both is preferred.
• 2D drawing experience with SolidWorks or Creo.
• Able to work onsite at a Leidos facility; US citizenship and security clearance eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Create and maintain Technical Data Package artifacts, including drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
• Develop mechanical designs with manufacturability, assembly, inspection and producibility in mind.
• Apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and drawing standards.
• Assist prototype fabrication, assembly, integration and testing with senior engineers.
• Route electrical cables/wire harnesses using Creo and SolidWorks.
• Develop cable designs using Visio and AutoCAD, considering connectors and backshells.
• Produce cable installation drawings and work instructions from 3D routed models.
• Independently manage tasks and participate in design and peer reviews.

Skills

Creo/SolidWorks

2D Drawing

Cable Design

AutoCAD

Visio

Windchill PLM

MIL-DTL-38999

U.S. Citizenship

Security Clearance Eligible

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Associate degree +2 yrs exp

Tools

Creo Parametric

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Visio

Windchill PLM

Job description

Leidos Defense Sector seeks a Mechanical / Cable Designer to connect advanced hardware with protective systems across land, sea, air, space and cyberspace. You will design mechanical components, create TDP artifacts, and route cables using Creo/SolidWorks.

Key tasks include GD&T application, prototype support, and developing cable designs with Visio/AutoCAD. U.S. citizenship and secret clearance eligibility are required; position is on-site in Huntsville, AL.