UUV Mechanical Engineer – Maritime Systems

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support cutting-edge engineering efforts within the MSS Portfolio of the MSD. This role focuses on design, build, and test of UUV systems for Navy customers, including propulsion, structural, electronics, and payloads, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers.

You will create 3D models in Solidworks, prepare ASME drawings, perform analyses using ANSYS/COMSOL, and collaborate across disciplines to meet customer requirements and field tests at sea.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field and 4 - 8 years of prior relevant experience or M.S. degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field and 2 - 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Able to obtain Secret clearance or higher
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work.
• Strong, effective, and professional communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative in troubleshooting mechanical issues; creative in determining approach or action to take in non-routine situations.
• Demonstrated experience with Solidworks and Solidworks Product Data Management (PDM) Pro.
• Experienced in creating drawings to ASME standards, including applying Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.
• Demonstrated experience performing analysis of mechanical systems (thermal, structural, and hydrodynamic) using hand calculations and commercial FEA/CFD software packages (Solidworks, Ansys, Comsol)
• Background designing, building, and testing prototype and limited production hardware systems.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, climb ladders, and work in enclosed spaces.

Responsibilities

• Conduct design and analysis of mechanical systems related to Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), including vehicle elements (propulsion, dynamic control, structure, electronics), mission payloads, and launch & recovery systems.
• Work with junior mechanical engineers to provide mentorship and leadership.
• Create 3D models of mechanical systems using Solidworks software to describe conceptual designs and fully detail critical designs. Create mechanical drawings per ASME Y14.100. Maintain models and drawings in Solidworks Product Data Management (PDM) Pro tool.
• Perform structural, vibration, shock, thermal, and hydrodynamic analysis of conceptual and detailed designs using hand calculations and analysis software such as Solidworks, ANSYS and COMSOL.
• Present mechanical designs and justify engineering decisions during engineering reviews both internally within the company and with external customers.
• Collaborate with colleagues across other engineering disciplines (electrical engineers, software developers, manufacturing, and systems engineers) to help ensure complex systems meet customer requirements.
• Work with manufacturing and test & evaluation teams to build prototype systems and conduct testing in the lab and out at sea.

Skills

Solidworks

PDM Pro

Finite Element Analysis

ANSYS

COMSOL

ASME Y14.5

UUV Experience

Leadership/Mentoring

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

COMSOL

ASME Y14.5

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support cutting-edge engineering efforts within the MSS Portfolio of the MSD. This role focuses on design, build, and test of UUV systems for Navy customers, including propulsion, structural, electronics, and payloads, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers.

You will create 3D models in Solidworks, prepare ASME drawings, perform analyses using ANSYS/COMSOL, and collaborate across disciplines to meet customer requirements and field tests at sea.