Mechanical Engineer

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Company: Appcast

Location: Arlington, VA 22201

Description:

Description

This is where your legacy begins! The Leidos Innovation Center (LinC) currently has an opening for a Mechanical Design Engineer to work in our Arlington, Virginia office. This is a highly dynamic and integrative environment in which talented and creative engineers can thrive working on a diverse array of multidisciplinary projects in its Electronic Warfare Division. We are seeking a broadly trained and highly motivated engineer for advanced technology programs focused on mechanical engineering from research and development to productization.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Support applied research and engineering development of solutions and products in across various projects for land-based, airborne, and/or space applications.
  • Provide mechanical engineering leadership on new R&D and current designs as well as support existing products.
  • Work closely with the science and manufacturing departments to facilitate transition of innovative technology from the research stage to full production.
  • Own large aspects of the system and be flexible with tasking as the program evolves.
  • Work within a lab environment and be hands-on with hardware.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Experience in 3D modelling and thermal management of airborne electronic payloads.
  • Experience using SOLIDWORKS, PRO-E and/or NASTRAN CAD tools
  • Experience working with cross functional development teams. Motivated self-starter able to work under minimal supervision
  • B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited college/university with at least 8 years of experience as a mechanical design engineer
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective leadership interface with all levels of management, professional and support staff and customers
  • US Citizenship is required as is the ability to maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
  • 5% travel may be required across the division and/or customer sites

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in advanced electronics packaging, chip-to-ambient thermal resistance, thermal simulation and cooling.
  • Experience with thermal management of next generation heterogeneous integrated circuits, chip-centric cooling techniques in harsh environments, and/or radiation shielding.
  • Experience with modeling, analysis, and design of miniaturized electrical/mechanical components and assemblies.
  • Experience with rapid prototyping techniques including 3D printing
  • Knowledge of mechanical engineering concept for satellite payload systems
  • Familiarity with VITA VPX Circuit Card Assemblies
  • Demonstrated leadership of small technical teams and projects
  • Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited college/university with at least 10 years of experience as a mechanical design engineer
  • Ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI Clearance

LInC

Electronic Warfare

Pay Range:
Pay Range $97,500.00 - $176,250.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500 technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company's 46,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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