Mechanical Engineer - Fuzing & Production Readiness (Defense)

Leidos; New Jersey; On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Picatinny Arsenal, NJ seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and productionize fuzing and initiation systems. You will support production readiness, manufacturing support, and quality assurance across a broad program portfolio.

Responsibilities include maturing TDPs, participating in manufacturing evaluations, and contributing to program reviews while traveling up to 25%. The role emphasizes reliability, documentation, and hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced defense

Qualifications

• Understanding of mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Willingness to learn FMEA, QA processes, and production documentation (FACARs, RFVs, CARs, FAT, and LAT).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design, modernization, and producibility improvements of fuzing and initiation devices.
• Assist in maturing Technical Data Packages (TDPs) and participate in manufacturing evaluations.
• Support risk management and FMEA.
• Assist QA activities including FACARs, RFVs, and CARs.
• Provide mechanical engineering support during program reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Support laboratory, environmental, and production testing, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Prepare trip reports and conduct manufacturing site visits (≈25% travel).
• Contribute to FAT and LAT reports.
• Provide mechanical engineering inputs for Army Fuze Safety Review Board (AFSRB) certification.
• Develop technical reports and documentation to support production milestones.

Skills

Mechanical design

Materials

Manufacturing processes

FMEA

QA processes

Technical communication

US Citizenship

Tools

Creo

ePDM

Windchill

Job description

Leidos in Picatinny Arsenal, NJ seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and productionize fuzing and initiation systems. You will support production readiness, manufacturing support, and quality assurance across a broad program portfolio.

Responsibilities include maturing TDPs, participating in manufacturing evaluations, and contributing to program reviews while traveling up to 25%. The role emphasizes reliability, documentation, and hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced defense