Job Description

The Defense Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer to work in our Beavercreek, Ohio office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience supporting government contracts and IRAD programs. In this mission we design, build, integrate, and perform test demonstrations of new and emerging technologies and capabilities.

Please note: This position is located in Beavercreek, OH. There may be occasional opportunity to telework during the week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the design and integration of ISR sensors and systems payloads on various ground and air based applications
• Design mounting structures for both ground and aircraft testing components
• Develop parts lists (BOMs) for drawings and payloads
• Work with vendors obtain engineering cost estimates on designed components
• Assembly of components and payloads
• Support flight testing operations

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field with 4+ years of experience
• Must be a U.S Citizen
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
• Experience with CAD tools, drawings, basic modeling techniques
• Familiar with common hand tools (screw drivers, drills, wrenches)
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and work in unairconditioned environments during flight testing events (less than 1 month a year)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplined engineering team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Creo (Pro Engineer)
• Experience with ASME Y14 drawing practices
• Familiar with manufacturing processes of metals and composites

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Original Posting:

September 2, 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:

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.