Mechanical Engineer – Environmental Test Lab

Leidos; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos' Defense Sector / Manufacturing is seeking a talented and qualified High-Level Mechanical Engineer to join our Defense team in Huntsville, AL supporting the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) Program. This position will also support the integration and testing of integrated systems as designed to ensure form and fit of the systems.

Key duties include determining center of gravity and inertia values, developing test fixtures, performing modal and FEA analyses, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Engineering or Physics.
• MIL-STD-810 test environment experience.
• Experience with manufacturing/test engineering and reading drawings.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience with acceleration, vibration, and mass properties test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Determine Center of Gravity, Product of Inertia, and Moment of Inertia from data.
• Create/analyze random vibration, ignition shock, and pyroshock profiles.
• Operate electrodynamic shaker systems for testing.
• Develop mechanical test fixturing.
• Perform modal analysis and FEA.
• Develop, maintain, and execute test procedures for testing and delivery.
• Analyze results, generate test reports, document non-conformances.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to meet technical/schedule needs.

Skills

Test engineering

Vibration testing

FEA analysis

Reading drawings

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Mechanical test equipment

Education

BS in Engineering or Physics (ABET)

MS in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

PTC Creo

Windchill

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Sector / Manufacturing is seeking a talented and qualified High-Level Mechanical Engineer to join our Defense team in Huntsville, AL supporting the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) Program. This position will also support the integration and testing of integrated systems as designed to ensure form and fit of the systems.

Primary Responsibilities.

• Determine Center of Gravity, Product of Inertia, and Moment of Inertia values from provided data during measurement process.
• Create and analyze Random Vibration, Ignition Shock, and Pyroshock testing profiles.
• Operate Electrodynamic Shaker systems to support testing efforts.
• Develop Mechanical Test Fixturing
• Perform Modal and FEA Analysis
• Develop, maintain, and execute test procedures to support testing and vehicle delivery.
• Analyze test results, generate Test Reports, and document non-conformances.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to meet our technical and schedule requirements.

Basic Qualifications.

• A BS in Engineering or Physics from an ABET Accredited College with at least 8+ years of relevant experience or a Masters with at least 6+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in a MIL-STD-810 Test Environment
• Background in Manufacturing and/or Test Engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret Mechanical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience working with Acceleration, Vibration, and Mass Properties test equipment.

Preferred Qualifications. The following skills/abilities are desired:

• Active security clearance.
• SAWE Certification in Mass Properties.
• Experience supporting DoD programs related to missile systems, reentry vehicles, or hypersonic technologies.
• Prior work in assembly, integration, or testing of missile systems.
• Experience supporting rapid development, prototyping, or fast-paced engineering programs.
• Experience creating engineering drawings using PTC Creo and managing data in Windchill.

Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.

Other Qualifications :

The ideal candidate would have experience in environmental and dynamic testing and have a current DoD Secret clearance.

Security Requirements:

Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

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Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.