Mechanical Engineer - Defense Payloads & Flight Testing

Leidos Inc; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Beavercreek, Ohio is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 4+ years of experience to design, integrate, and test ISR sensors and payloads for ground and air-based applications. The role involves developing BOMs, designing mounting structures, and coordinating with vendors for cost estimates.

U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a DoD security clearance are preferred; occasional telework may be available. This is a full-time position located in Beavercreek, OH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field with 4+ years of experience.
• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Experience with CAD tools, drawings, basic modeling techniques.
• Familiar with common hand tools (screw drivers, drills, wrenches)
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and work in unairconditioned environments during flight testing events (less than 1 month a year)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplined engineering team

Responsibilities

• Support the design and integration of ISR sensors and systems payloads on various ground and air based applications
• Design mounting structures for both ground and aircraft testing components
• Develop parts lists (BOMs) for drawings and payloads
• Work with vendors obtain engineering cost estimates on designed components
• Assembly of components and payloads
• Support flight testing operations

Skills

CAD tools

DoD clearance

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo (Pro Engineer)

ASME Y14 drawing practices

Job description

Leidos in Beavercreek, Ohio is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 4+ years of experience to design, integrate, and test ISR sensors and payloads for ground and air-based applications. The role involves developing BOMs, designing mounting structures, and coordinating with vendors for cost estimates.

U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a DoD security clearance are preferred; occasional telework may be available. This is a full-time position located in Beavercreek, OH.