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In this role, you'll contribute to the development of innovative technologies supporting critical defense missions, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers. Our work spans the full engineering lifecycle-from concept development and detailed design through fabrication, integration, and testing of advanced systems and capabilities. This is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful engineering challenges, gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, and see your designs brought to life.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nSupport the design and integration of sensors and payloads on various ground and air-based applications.\nDevelop 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for mounting structures and testing components.\nExtract parts lists (BOMs) for drawings and payloads.\nCommunicate with vendors to obtain engineering cost estimates on designed components.\nAssembly of components and payloads.\nSupport flight testing operations.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.\nMust be a U.S. citizen.\nMust hold a SECRET Security Clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance.\nExtensive experience in mechanical design processes and best practices.\nProficient using parametric 3D CAD software. Possible programs may include SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge, NX, Creo, etc.\nExperience with ASME Y14 drawing practices.\nExperience designing mechanical structures, mounting hardware, or structural components, with an understanding of load paths, material selection, mechanical interfaces, and structural design principles.\nAbility to access various areas of different aircraft types, which may involve kneeling, stooping, standing, and lifting weights up to 40 pounds in unairconditioned environments.\nFamiliarity with common hand tools (screw drivers, torque wrenches, etc.)\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience designing structural components, including machined and/or sheet metal products.\nFamiliarity with manufacturing processes of composites.\nExperience with Creo Parametric design software.\nExperience with ISO9001 or AS9100 quality management processes\nExperience using a PDM/Vault system.\nExcellent oral, written, and visual presentation communication skills.\nNKE\nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.\nOriginal Posting:\nNovember 12, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.\nPay Range:\nPay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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