Mechanical Design Engineer

Leidos · Huntsville, AL · $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 · onsite We are seeking a highly motivated, trained, and talented Mechanical Design Engineer to work at our Huntsville, AL campus providing support to a variety of design and integration programs related to missile systems and unmanned aircraft. The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for: Designing and integrating mechanical aspects of airborne systems (missiles and unmanned aircraft) Working independently as part of a broader multi-disciplined engineering team Collaborating with project teams to formulate innovative solutions to complex problems and products across a broad range of applications Coordinating with purchasing department and outside machine shops to procure hardware Working in a lab environment testing and assembling hardware Working closely with manufacturing teams to facilitate the transition from prototype hardware to a deliverable product Requirements: Bachelor's degree with 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Master's degree with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience Experience with CAD (particularly SOLIDWORKS), fabrication drawings, and intermediate to advanced modeling techniques In-depth experience in mechanical design principles, theories, and application Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to collaborate constructively within a multi-disciplinary team Willingness to try and learn new skills, and/or to refine existing skills Knowledge of and ability to use common hand tools Availability to travel to support testing and other events (initially around 10%, on average) Ability to perform physical work such as lifting up to 30-lbs Active SECRET security clearance or higher Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience with design, development, and testing of flight hardware (missiles, UAVs, etc.)