Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Description Leidos is seeking a talented Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer to join our Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) business unit in Vista, CA. Our team designs and manufactures highly complex security equipment deployed at border crossings, airports, seaports, and other transportation hubs. Our product portfolio includes radiation detectors and spectrometers, X-ray and gamma-ray scanners for cars, trucks, and trains, and CT explosives detection systems for airline passenger baggage. In this role, you will update existing designs and introduce innovative products to our extensive line of security detection solutions. The products developed through this effort are truly novel and will make global travel and trade safer, healthier, and more efficient. Primary Responsibilities: Design and develop mechanical structures for large and small electromechanical systems and sub-systems Identify components, communicate with vendors, and provide analytical recommendations for component selection Plan and design mechanical structures, environmental enclosures, tools, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment Oversee the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment, including non-intrusive X-ray inspection systems Communicate effectively with internal team members across multiple engineering disciplines Contribute expertise to the product development team for key component design requirements Lead preliminary and critical design reviews for subsystems throughout the product development process Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to develop proof-of-concept, prototype, and production-ready systems Create and maintain specifications, ensuring all documents are well-developed, accurate, and consistent Adhere to established Leidos internal processes and practices Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience; additional work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree Hands-on experience defining and implementing formal design documentation, including assembly and detail drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and 3D CAD modeling Strong presentation skills Excellent documentation and process discipline with close attention to detail Proficiency in SolidWorks for part, assembly, and mechanical drawing designs Proficienc…