Mechanical Modeling Engineer

Leidos Inc; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Mechanical Modeling Engineer to support the NSIC at Wright‑Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH. The role focuses on constructing detailed CAD models of foreign spacecraft, including static and dynamic characteristics, layouts, and materials descriptions, ensuring compatibility with client standards.

Collaborating with military, government, and contractor teams, the engineer will work independently and communicate effectively in writing and verbally to deliver high‑confidence answers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 4+ years of experience or Master's with 2+ years of experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• 2+ years of experience with SolidWorks, NX, Catia, or similar 3D CAD modeling software.
• Industry or government experience in 3D CAD/CAE.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; the ability to work individually and with teams.

Responsibilities

• Construct highly detailed 3‑D geometric computer‑aided design (CAD) models of multiple foreign spacecraft.
• Draft notional capabilities of satellite components.
• Model components or entire vehicles.
• Produce high confidence answers to problems of interest on space systems.
• Perform all‑source intelligence research, analysis, and assessments with Intelligence Community tradecraft standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Catia

Job description

Description

Leidos has an immediate & exciting opportunity for a TS/SCI cleared Mechanical Modeling Engineer in our Intel Security Sector's Analysis Solutions Business Area. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, Immediate Vesting in our 401K, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Job Summary

The Mechanical Modeling Engineer will support the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) at Wright‑Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH. In this role, the Mechanical Modeling Engineer will construct highly detailed 3‑D geometric computer‑aided design (CAD) models of multiple foreign spacecraft to include static and dynamic characteristics (e.g., external configuration, layout and location of internal subsystems, antenna and solar panel motion, construction techniques, and materials descriptions). CAD models shall be completed in industry standard portable formats, ensuring that products conform to existing standards, as required by the client.

The Mechanical Modeling Engineer will collaborate with a team of military, government, and other contractors to achieve high confidence answers to challenging problems. Our new colleague will also work independently and have effective writing and verbal communication.

Primary Responsibilities

• Construct highly detailed 3‑D geometric computer‑aided design (CAD) models of multiple foreign spacecraft.
• Draft notional capabilities of satellite components.
• Model components or entire vehicles.
• Produce high confidence answers to problems of interest on space systems.
• Perform all‑source intelligence research, analysis, and assessments with Intelligence Community tradecraft standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (or similar equivalent degree) with 4+ years of prior relevant experience or a Master's in Mechanical Engineering (or similar equivalent degree) with 2+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• 2+ years of experience with SolidWorks, NX, Catia, or similar 3D CAD modeling software.
• Industry or government experience in 3D CAD/CAE.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; the ability to work individually and with teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with satellite system design, layout, or systems engineering.
• Experience with aerospace industry standards and best practices.
• Experience with US Intelligence Community standards and procedures.
• Experience working at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) or NSIC with 3D CAD Intelligence Community models.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.