Mechanical Design Engineer
- Location
- Huntsville, AL
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Job Description Leidos’ Defense Systems Mechanical Design & Analysis Department is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Huntsville Alabama designing the next generation of air defense launchers to protect America and its allies. You will use Solidworks and Creo CAD software and Windchill PLM software daily to turn ideas into designs. Then you’ll work alongside the production team to turn your designs into hardware. You might be asked to help integrate and install the hardware, and then you’ll work with the testing team to put your hardware into action. This is not your average engineering position. You will work on a team of the most talented engineers in the region who push you to be better every day. This is a fast-paced program with unique technical challenges that will be a rewarding milestone in any engineering career. If you are up for the challenge of joining this team, then apply today to be considered.
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Primary Responsibilities.
- Structural design via Solidworks and/or Creo CAD software, drawing generation in accordance with ASME Y14.100 & Y14.5, and producing technical data packages in accordance with MIL-STD-31000
Basic Qualifications.
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university
- 2+ years of applicable experience in design and/or analysis of mechanical systems or less than two years with a Masters degree.
- Mission-focused. Ready to contribute to a high-performing team.
Preferred Qualifications.
• Candidates with experience leading engineering design teams will be preferred.
- Candidates with experience leading engineering design teams will be preferred.
Original Posting: November 4, 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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00 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.
From Leidos Holdings's careers page (Workday), checked 5 Nov 2026.
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Posted 4 Nov 2026 · checked 5 Nov 2026 · Report this job