Hydraulic and Mechanical Lead Engineer
$87,100–$157,450 year
On-siteHuntsville, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Lead hydraulic engineering tasks including the design, analysis, manufacture, integration, and test of hydraulic components and subsystems. Support and perform technical trade studies, develop hydraulic system architecture, and apply sound engineering practices to create concepts using CAD that meet system requirements. Create and maintain Technical Data Package artifacts, including CAD models, drawings, bills of materials, specifications, test procedures, and reports. Communicate and collaborate effectively with design, analysis, fabrication, test, and program management teams to resolve challenges and complete tasks on schedule. This role supports the Leidos Low Band System (LBS) program, a large, multi-phase radar initiative covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Candidates must hold a US citizenship and active DoD security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
- BS + 4 years progressive hydraulics engineering experience or MS + 2 years
- Proficient with either Solidworks or Creo
- Experience with drawing generation in accordance with ASME Y14.100 & Y14.5
- Basic understanding and application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stack-up analysis
- Strong attention-to-detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and in team environments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- US Citizenship
- Active DoD security clearance or eligibility to obtain and maintain
- Experience in either structural design or structural analysis
- Experience with weapon systems, military hardware, erector systems, and/or industrial/construction/mining/agriculture equipment
- Basic understanding or experience with radars or other advanced sensing technologies
- Technical team leadership
- Experience with large steel structures including welded structures and bolted assemblies
- Experience with fluid flow systems and/or thermal systems
- Experience with technical data and documentation release and management in Windchill
- Experience supporting rapid development, prototyping, or fast-paced engineering programs
- Knowledge of MIL-STD-31000
- Active DoD security clearance
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