Senior Mechanical Engineer, Environmental Test & Vibration

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

Job summary

Leidos seeks a High-Level Mechanical Engineer in Huntsville, AL to join the Defense Sector and support the CHGB program. The role involves center of gravity and inertia work, vibration testing, and integration of complex mechanical systems with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include modal/FEA analysis, test fixturing, shaker operations, test procedure development, and results documentation. Requires 8+ years in engineering, MIL-STD-810 experience, and DoD program exposure.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Physics from ABET-accredited college and 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Masters with 6+ years of experience.
• Experience in MIL-STD-810 test environments.
• Background in manufacturing and/or test engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Determine Center of Gravity, Product of Inertia, and Moment of Inertia values from provided data.
• 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 technical and schedule requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Center of Gravity calculations

Vibration testing

Modal analysis

FEA analysis

Read drawings/schematics

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering or Physics

MS in Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

Windchill

Job description

Leidos seeks a High-Level Mechanical Engineer in Huntsville, AL to join the Defense Sector and support the CHGB program. The role involves center of gravity and inertia work, vibration testing, and integration of complex mechanical systems with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include modal/FEA analysis, test fixturing, shaker operations, test procedure development, and results documentation. Requires 8+ years in engineering, MIL-STD-810 experience, and DoD program exposure.