Mechanical Engineer – Facility & Vulnerability Modeling

Via Logic LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Reston, Virginia seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support national security missions by assessing and characterizing facilities in denied-access environments, focusing on MEP integration and infrastructure modeling.

You will perform vulnerability assessments, develop 3D models and simulations, document findings for DoD stakeholders, and work with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI polygraph clearance required and ability to maintain clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 2+ years.
• Experience in facility analysis, infrastructure vulnerability assessments, and mechanical engineering in DoD/IC environments.
• MEP systems knowledge including design, integration, and operation in complex facilities.
• Ability to identify HVAC equipment and assess system capacity from visual analysis.
• Experience with 3D modeling, engineering analysis, and physical simulation.
• Ability to interpret drawings, layouts, and intelligence-derived technical data.
• Strong communication to document assumptions and gaps clearly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze facility layouts and workflows to determine purpose, capability, and capacity.
• Evaluate designs to identify vulnerabilities and single points of failure.
• Develop high-fidelity 3D models and run engineering simulations.
• Assess supporting facility systems with emphasis on MEP integration.
• Translate data and assessments into technical reports and CAD/BIM outputs.
• Support R&D initiatives to advance modeling methodologies.

Skills

Engineering principles analysis

Data analysis

3D modeling

MEP integration

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4+ years

Master's degree + 2+ years

Tools

Autodesk Revit

VENTSIM

ETAP

Job description

Leidos in Reston, Virginia seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support national security missions by assessing and characterizing facilities in denied-access environments, focusing on MEP integration and infrastructure modeling.

You will perform vulnerability assessments, develop 3D models and simulations, document findings for DoD stakeholders, and work with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting.