Mechanical Engineer: Fuzing Systems, QA & Production

Leidos; Wharton (NJ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Mechanical Engineer at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, to support mechanical design, development, and production of fuzing and initiation systems for Armaments and Ammunition. This role emphasizes production readiness, manufacturing support, and quality assurance.

Responsibilities include design improvements, TDP maturation, FMEA support, QA activities, and participation in program reviews and IPTs.

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Willingness to learn FMEA, QA processes, and related documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Travel up to 25% and 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 Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Assist QA activities including FACARs, RFVs, and CARs.
• Provide mechanical engineering support during program reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and IPTs.
• Support lab, environmental, and production testing, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Prepare trip reports and conduct manufacturing site visits (approx. 25% travel).
• Contribute to FAT and LAT reports.
• Provide inputs for AF SRB certification.

Skills

Mechanical design

Materials & manufacturing

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Citizenship

Tools

Creo CAD

ePDM/Windchill

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Mechanical Engineer at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, to support mechanical design, development, and production of fuzing and initiation systems for Armaments and Ammunition. This role emphasizes production readiness, manufacturing support, and quality assurance.

Responsibilities include design improvements, TDP maturation, FMEA support, QA activities, and participation in program reviews and IPTs.