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Responsible for developing and designing electronic, electro-mechanical and mechanical equipment. Duties may include developing basic data and making preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposals.
Are you ready for your next challenge?
Join Leidos as a Mechanical Designer and help shape the next generation of defense technologies that protect America and its allies. You’ll work on a wide range of cutting-edge systems—from launchers and missiles to radars and satellites—designing the structures, components, assemblies, and specialized test equipment that make these missions possible. Using advanced 2D and 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools and the Leidos Enterprise Product Lifecycle Management (EPLM) Windchill system, you’ll transform innovative ideas into engineered reality.
THE CHALLENGE (primary responsibilities)
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical problem-solving and precision design. While you’ll take ownership of your daily design tasks, you’ll also benefit from mentorship and collaboration with experienced engineers and designers who will support your professional growth along the way.
WHAT SETS YOU APART (basic qualifications)
Typically requires BS and 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience or:
Associate’s degree in Design/Drafting with 6-10 years of relevant experience, or 8+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Proficient in CAD software and able to learn new tools and techniques.
Familiar with government and industry standards.
Familiar with ASME Y14 standards.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to work onsite at a Huntsville, AL, Leidos facility.
Flexible and capable of switching between tasks and toolsets.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
3D modeling experience with SolidWorks and Creo.
2D drawing experience using SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, and Visio.
Experience with Windchill PLM.
Background in mechanical design.
Experience creating technical data packages to MIL-STD-31000 requirements.
Hands-on experience in mechanical assemblies.
If 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.
March 31, 2026
For 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.
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.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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