Mechanical Engineer

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Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

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The Defense sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer to work in our Leidos Albuquerque Hypersonics office.

Primary Responsibilities

•Design and develop electromechanical assemblies and supporting parts, including: Electronics enclosures and packaging,

mobile platforms, machined and sheet metal parts, 3D printed parts.

• Contribute to program planning, risk mitigation, and requirements development.

• Collaborate with a team of engineers, technicians, and program staff to deliver unique solutions, on time.

• Document and present ideas accurately and concisely at design reviews.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field with 10 years of experience or BS degree and 12 years of expereince.

• 5 years of applicable experience or internships

• Mechanical design experience

• 3D CAD and 2D drawing experience

• Hands-on experience with electromechanical systems

• Must possess active DOD S (DOE L) or higher security clearance.

• Candidate must be a resident of or be willing to relocate to the Albuquerque, NM area.

Preferred Qualifications

• SolidWorks or Creo CAD and 2D drawing experience

• Experience working at a DOE facility

• Hands on assembly and test of prototypes

• EPDM and/or Windchill PLM experience

• Static FEA and thermal analysis experience

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Original Posting:

July 24, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.